Lactation Consultant - Women's Services

Legacy Health • Tualatin, OR

7h • $40 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legacy philosophy centers on patients and their families. Our caregivers embody this philosophy in everything they do—as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and educators. Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus a birth center and breast health center. 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.

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.
• Current applicable Lactation Consultant state license.
• IBCLC Certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE).
• Recertification through IBCLE required every 5 years.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees