Lactation Specialist

Lactation Specialist


Position Summary:

Works in collaboration with the direct nursing staff and providers to assist the patient in achieving a satisfactory start to successful breastfeeding, including implementing short and long-range breastfeeding goals.


Responsibilities:

• Provides breastfeeding support following hospital discharge
• Re-evaluates the breastfeeding plan of care for Mother and Baby
• Assesses the complete physical, emotional and social state of the mother
• Monitors normal weight gain in the breast fed infant
• Discusses normal growth and developmental milestones in the infant
• Discusses treatment modalities and comfort measures for common breastfeeding problems
• IBCLC provides support as directed by RN
• Monitors the use of short-term supplementation including bottle feeding, feeding tube device (FTD), cup feeding and syringe feeding
• Provides mothers with hospital grade breast pumps from the rental station and educates on use
• Provide mothers with a plan of care for breastfeeding and returning to work
• Collaborates with providers on the breastfeeding plan of care for both Mother and Baby
• Offers phone triage and counseling
• Facilitates breastfeeding classes to prospective parents
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent preferred
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required
• Minimum 1-year experience as Lactation Consultant in acute care or outpatient setting required
• BLS required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipment
• Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.


As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer'paid options for eligible full'time employees, plus affordable plans for part'time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre'tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award'winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!


Apply today!


Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.