Lactation Consultant RN

HCA•Hendersonville, TN

47d•Onsite

About The Position

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Lactation Consultant RN position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. The Lactation Consultant serves as clinical expert for lactation and breastfeeding, providing in-depth individual assistance for mothers and families experiencing routine or complex circumstances associated with breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant supports breastfeeding through education and patient consultation. The lactation consultant assists with implementation of current, evidence-based policies and procedures. TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County's only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Lactation Consultant RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, family, guests, physicians and other employees.
IBCLC certification or sitting for your exam in the next 6 months required
Current BLS certification
Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Prior Lactation Consulting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs complete and accurate lactation assessment on assigned patients, documenting according to lactation standards.
Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly and appropriately according to lactation standards. Reports changes to appropriate health care providers.
Plans comprehensive lactation intervention and guidance based on assessments to assigned patients according to written lactation standards. Assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations and patient education are reflected in plan of care. Documents and communicates outcomes of identified patient problems to appropriate healthcare providers.
Maintains knowledge of current lactation interventions, equipment, theories and research.
Provides assistance to mothers and their babies who have complex or multiple risk factors that could to or cause problems with breastfeeding/lactation.
Assists with collection and transcription of lactation related data.
Functions as team member in support of the outpatient lactation center, including handling of telephone support, outpatient consultations, education and instruction in lactation care equipment and supplies.
Supports the facility's Standards of Performance and ICARE values

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.