Lactation Consultant
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewHow would you like to work in a place where your
contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve
with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At
Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the
health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to
have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest
professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the
healthcare industry, and in people's lives.ResponsibilitiesThe
Lactation Consultant has specialized education and extensive
experience in managing the needs and care of the breastfeeding
family. In providing patient care using an understanding of age
specific needs, the Lactation Consultant addresses the
physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and spiritual
needs of the patient and family/ support system. Using a family
centered approach, educational needs may range from pre-conception
through time of weaning, assisting the mother to attain her
individual breastfeeding goals.The Lactation Consultant is
responsible for professional and self developmental activities.
Responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple
problem breastfeeding situations. Functions as a member of the
multidisciplinary health care team as a consultant, instructor, and
mentor/preceptor to other health care professionals and clients in
hospital and community settings.Independently performs her job
functions and is responsible to the Manager or Assistant Nurse
Manager. The Lactation Consultant who is not IBCLC certified must
have an IBCLC preceptor and be checked off for all inpatient,
outpatient and phones consultations for 6 months after hire
date.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Marietta , Lactation Consultant, Professions , Marietta, Georgia
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