Lactation Consultant Part Time Nampa

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to hire a Lactation Consultant at Nampa hospital! This position is a part time, day shift position. We are looking for someone who can work two 8 hour shifts each week on Thursday & Friday, along with one weekend every 6-8 weeks. Additional hours are available to pick up, if needed. Our Lactation Consultants provide professional infant nutrition and lactation care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of breastfeeding patients and families. Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Requirements

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required within 12-months of hire.
Recognized health care professional, preferably as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Rehabilitation Therapist (Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist), preferably licensed in the State of Idaho.
Must have 3 years of experience in infant nutrition or maternal and child health.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider's certifications from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and complete documentation of services.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Provides hands-on care for the mother-baby breastfeeding dyad.
Delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment.
Teaching of the patient and the patient’s family.
Teaching and mentoring professional staff working in perinatal clinical settings.
Providing organizational leadership and expertise in the area of breastfeeding.
Exercise competency in judgment, decision-making, coordination of nursing interventions, and delegation of function or responsibility.
Be a part of community outreach with teaching and educational opportunities.