Lactation Consultant - Women's Services
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, assistance, and support related to infant nutrition, with a focus on breastfeeding, for infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and their families. In this role, you will promote positive health outcomes through education, guidance, and compassionate support during the early stages of infant feeding and maternal care. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.
Requirements
- As required for certification and licensure.
- Demonstrated ability of expert interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) applicable to job responsibilities/functions.
- IBCLC Certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) is required.
- Recertification through IBCLE is required every 5 years.
- Current state Lactation Consultant license is required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families.
- Provides education to staff and physicians, as well as to the community.
- Works closely with physicians and staff, and, promotes collaboration and communication.
- Participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care.
Benefits
- Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
