• Plans, teaches, and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation team and the maternity services.
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding-related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients in the Parent Education classes.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.

Skills: Lactation Education, Clinical Consultation, Patient Instruction, Staff Training, Communication Skills, Program Evaluation, Supply Selection, Care Coordination

• Use of evidence-based practice related to lactation
• Work in collaborative practice within hospital policies and procedures
• Plan, implement, and evaluate changes in clinical practice
• Understand population health data and use it to influence health outcomes
• Evidence of continuing education initiatives related to lactation and maternal/newborn and the premature/critically ill population
• Teach and presentation skills to promote staff development
• Develop patient education materials and facilitate learning for women and families based on their individual needs in the Neonatal Nurseries
• Work collaboratively with the health care teams in the hospital and the community

Skills: Evidence-Based Practice, Collaborative Care, Clinical Improvement, Population Health, Continuing Education, Staff Development, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Provides consultation and support for families requiring assistance with breastfeeding and planning for the care of healthy and complex neonates.
• Participant in department activities that facilitate the achievement of department goals and objectives through the following practices
• Works with staff, patients, and families as partners in care, collaborates to continuously improve the patient experience
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and community and tertiary partners to plan, implement, and monitor the delivery of patient and family-centered care
• Shares knowledge of current trends in newborn care and breastfeeding practice and research.
• Provides patient advocacy in communication with all healthcare professionals
• Participates in nursing research related to care of the neonate and breastfeeding
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors

Skills: Family Consultation, Neonatal Support, Patient Partnership, Care Collaboration, Clinical Knowledge, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Research, Safety Compliance

• Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk
• Assist with decision-making, provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding
• Describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching, and suck-swallow pattern
• Discuss dietary requirements, medications, or other substances that may affect breastfeeding
• Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem
• Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad
• Assist with staff education, including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues
• Network with breastfeeding support services within the community

Skills: Breastfeeding Education, Decision Support, Infant Latching, Maternal Nutrition, Lactation Assistance, Care Communication, Staff Training, Community Networking

• Uses the five-step nursing process and evidence-based practices to assist breastfeeding mothers and babies during the postpartum period to get breastfeeding off to a good start and/or to overcome challenges.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and other care providers to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and educational components to promote, support, and sustain breastfeeding.
• Utilizes excellent interpersonal skills to sensitively communicate with new mothers and families.
• Professionally and accurately communicates pertinent information to appropriate team members promptly.
• Provides telephone consultation by responding to helpline calls promptly.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions, and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Completes scheduling, registration, and follow-up physician communication in a neat and timely manner.
• Assist with the implementation of current, evidence-based breastfeeding policies and procedures.

Skills: Nursing Process, Care Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Team Communication, Phone Consultation, Clinical Documentation, Administrative Coordination, Policy Implementation

• Provides education for expectant parents, lactating women, and their families.
• Acts as a role model and preceptor for employees regarding lactation education and management.
• Collaborates with women/families/members of the health care team regarding lactation issues and management of complex breastfeeding situations. 
• Provides follow-up phone consultation with women/families.
• Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans/projects/programs.
• Provides ongoing review and development of educational materials/products as it relates to lactation and participates in the development and expansion of lactation programs.
• Documents educational process/patient information according to divisional/program/regulatory guidelines.
• Provides direct patient support for lactating mothers/families.
• Works with mothers to enhance latch-on skills and to identify breastfeeding issues.
• Instructs mothers in pumping and storage procedures.
• Assists with initiating breastfeeding of the premature/ill newborn as is medically appropriate.
• Participates in community programs to enhance the community’s knowledge of support services and to coordinate services.
• Facilitates and promotes appropriate utilization of community resources.
• Assists in the development of process improvement studies/research initiatives related to the area of responsibility.
• Monitors the quality of documentation/care and takes steps to enhance compliance with protocols/standards.

Skills: Parent Education, Staff Mentoring, Clinical Collaboration, Phone Follow-up, Program Development, Patient Support, Breastfeeding Guidance, Community Outreach

• Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Previous Health care qualifications (i.e., Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Health Professional).
• Current Senior first aid certificate.
• Current Certification as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC certified) and recent experience as a Lactation Consultant in either an inpatient/outpatient setting.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to use technology-based work deployment tools (or the ability to learn technology-based systems easily).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and skills in the principles of infection control.
• Must be committed to ongoing education and self-directed learning.
• Must understand health care safety and knowledge in accordance with the NSQHS Standards
• Experience post qualification as a Midwife in an appropriate hospital setting

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 7 years of Experience

• Current certification of pending exam results by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC).
• Progressive experience in breastfeeding education and lactation counseling.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Computer, written, oral, and strong critical thinking skills
• Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of patients served
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications: BA in Public Health with 5 years of Experience

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize the nursing process by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Ability to foster and facilitate effective working relationships and team building.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Willingness to facilitate and manage change.
• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Skilled in the use of computer systems and related software applications.
• Knowledge of healthcare.
• Outstanding skills in human relations and the ability to motivate and train employees.
• Ability to function as a team leader.
• Ability to travel by air or other means to meetings, conferences.
• Ability to organize, plan, and implement projects to achieve multiple goals and objectives.
• Ability to speak before and lead large and small groups.
• Knowledge of process and process outcomes
• Experience with inpatient/outpatient lactation and clinical care of women, children, and/or infants.
• Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas
• IBCLC Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners (IBLCE)

Qualifications: BS in Nutrition Science with 8 years of Experience

• Certified as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Current DOH License as Registered Midwife or Nurse
• Current BLS certificate.
• Experience as a lactation consultant.
• Experience as a Midwife or Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of quality management and customer service
• Interpersonal skills to effectively guide personnel and to communicate with patients
• Good analytical skills to evaluate procedures, techniques, identify problems, to provide solutions
• Ability to update/develop/revise breastfeeding educational materials
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 5 years of Experience

• Be able to work in the United States
• Experience with providing care for a breastfeeding dyad
• Knowledge regarding appropriate steps for assessment, intervention, and evaluation of lactation support
• Understanding of the stages of infant development and the behaviors exhibited at various stages
• Experience in pediatric populations from birth through early childhood
• Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of lactation knowledge and practice
• Current BLC and NRP certification
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
• Possess CPR certification
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association(AHA) 

Qualifications: BS in Health Education with 4 years of Experience

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification
• Current IBCLC and breastfeeding support experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification
• Demonstrated ability to work with families.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Experience in an outpatient breastfeeding clinic
• Demonstrated evidence of self-directed practice
• Demonstrated good clinical judgement and problem-solving skills
• Experienced with high-risk neonates

Qualifications: BA in Human Development with 6 years of Experience