RN Lactation Consultant at Valleywise Health System – Phoenix, Arizona

The certified RN, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is an expert in the management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad, acting as a coach, consultant, teacher, and lactation expert. The incumbent works collaboratively with NICU, PICU, OB, Post-Partum, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants, from the normal newborn to the complex neonate, and with the interdisciplinary team to provide continuity of care upon discharge of patients. The position provides lactation support and services to breast-feeding mothers/infants by physician or nurse referral. Participate in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidence-based lactation services and to improve clinical outcomes. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within the area of lactation and breastfeeding to meet the goals and objectives of Valleywise Health.