Lactation Consultant

Lactation ConsultantIt's more than a career, it's a calling.OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type: PRN1Job Summary: Provides lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serves as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms initial and on-going assessments of patients' lactation goals and issues. Instructs and demonstrates proper techniques and promotes the importance of breastfeeding.Identifies the need for standard patient teaching plans and assists with their development.Acts as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.Contributes to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patients age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCEThree years' registered nurse experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)State of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)AndInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)Work Shift:Weekend Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:3705000040 Lactation ConsultScheduled Weekly Hours:0Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.