Lactation Counselor

Emory Healthcare

3 days ago

United StatesPart TimeGeneral MedicineNot on LinkedIn

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Emory Healthcare as a Lactation Counselor in United States.

Requirements

33% of the work day (occasionally); 11

66% of the workday (frequently); 01

borne pathogen exposure Bio

Benefits & Compensation

up. Acts as a resource person for staff, patients, and community members and advocates for breastfeeding as the child

33% of the work day (occasionally); 11

66% of the workday (frequently); 01

borne pathogen exposure Bio

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Emory Healthcare as a Lactation Counselor.

Key Skills

Lactation Program DevelopmentParent EducationStaff EducationConsultationFollow-upAdvocacyPatient AssessmentFamily Centered ApproachLactation ManagementPatient Care DeliveryMultidisciplinary TeamworkInstructionMentoringPreceptingPolicy DevelopmentCost Control

Key Responsibilities

The Lactation Counselor is responsible for developing a breastfeeding program encompassing education, consultation, and follow-up for parents and staff, while advocating for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm. This role involves assessing patient educational needs, delivering advanced lactation management care in complex situations, and functioning as a consultant and mentor within the healthcare team.

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