Job Overview:
Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians.
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Must be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Completion of mother/infant unit orientation
Knowledge of teaching breastfeeding skills and counseling new mothers
Job Responsibilities:
Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in situations which may jeopardize or compromise newborns, and/or postpartum patients, which include but are not limited to: breast management, emotional upsets; abnormal feeding of infants; and signs and symptoms of dehydration. Voices concerns to the care coordinator to communicate to home care agencies if breastfeeding is not going as well as it should be at discharge.
Provides breastfeeding education to patients who are having difficulty breastfeeding and act as a support service to staff. Plans for teaching as necessary in areas that include but are not limited to anatomy and physiology of breast, physiology of milk transfer, effects of toxins and medications on human milk composition; normal course of lactation; infant growth and development; breastfeeding evaluation; and signs and symptoms of dehydration.
Promotes outpatient lactation through communicating information to patients about available services and products. Assesses patients for pumping needs and encourages patient to make a decision before end of business day to prevent patient disappointment due to pump rental not being available in later evening hours. Promotes breastfeeding support group.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of research clients and implements care directed towards optimal outcomes. Plans care for research clients/family based on assessment, standards of care, optimal outcomes and protocol requirements. Implementation and evaluation of plan of care. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted TriHealth standards.
Demonstrates utilization of evidence based practices in breastfeeding and professional practice. Works as a team and develops education materials for patients, nursing, and other medical professionals. Acknowledges team differences and works to resolve issues in a professional manner.
Completes patient assessment and incorporates breastfeeding skills and interprets pertinent patient data as part of the assessment. Provides for patient/family participation in development of goals and plan of care based on the plan care. Documents plan of care so that peers can follow-up as needed and nursing can follow plan of care.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
