RN Lactation Consultant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Lactation Consultant you will assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and babies particularly those with problems or concerns exercising independent judgment in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of nursing processes and procedures.

Every day you will provide direct patient care support training for new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care and serve as a subject matter expert to relevant units. You will also develop and present education for clients and hospital staff demonstrating knowledge of lactation and adult learning principles within a complex healthcare environment.

To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse with a BSN strong clinical expertise in lactation (including neonates) excellent assessment and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Your experience in adult learning principles communication and commitment to supporting mothers and infants are essential.

• Assesses the lactating patients physical psychosocial cultural and spiritual needs through observation interview review of records and clinical data then evaluates the patients response and intervenes in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Manages lactation issues and utilizes appropriate resources to solve problems for inpatients (OB NICU and PEDS populations) and for outpatients as needed.
• Develops and updates policies procedures standards of care and guidelines for supporting and implementing the art of breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic individualized patient plans of care observing outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and physician directions.
• Supports and educates colleagues so that the overall standard of breastfeeding care is improved.
• Responsible for documentation of assessments outcomes and plans of care.

This is a PRN role and would be 12-24 hours/pay period

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing
  
• Three (3) years nursing experience
  
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or Certified Lactation Counselor
  

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Prior lactation training and/or certification

Where Youll Work

Following a major expansion Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valleys capacity tripled now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center STEMI Cardiac receiving center and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared accountable inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Womens Choice Award for Americas 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

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