Lactation Consultant (0.9)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

66d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide. Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more! Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more! The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing professional lactation support and consultation for both inpatient and outpatient services. Duties will include participation in the development of the lactation program for BILLINGS CLINIC's Women's & Children's Services, providing ongoing education programs for women and their families.

Requirements

Billings Clinic policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Personal computers, hardware and software
Confidentiality requirements
Patient's rights
Infection control standards and practices
Current trends within the specialty of family and maternity services and human lactation
Customer service techniques and interpersonal skills
Regulatory standards (i.e., JCAHO, OSHA, etc.)
Nursing theory, nursing practice and educational theory
Demonstrated leadership skills and use of empowerment principles
Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
Interpersonal skills necessary to instruct and comfort patients and their families; and maintain effective contacts with a variety of health care professionals and physicians
Analytical skills necessary in order to prepare nursing care plans, coordinate and implement effective nursing care and to develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental or physical well-being
Application of leadership skills
Developing and presenting information to varied and diverse audiences
Demonstrates organizational skills with the ability to develop and implement new programs
Incorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
Respond calmly and professionally during emergent or difficult situations
Utilize time management concepts or maximize time effectively
Concentrate and pay close attention to details when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families, often during stressful situations
Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
Lift, push and move heavy equipment and supplies ( up to 50 pounds)
Manual dexterity and mobility
To hear and see within normal ranges
Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
Interpret policies and procedures, identify non-compliance and take appropriate action
Work independently
Work effectively in a team environment
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Professional behavior when dealing with difficult situations with co-workers, patients, their families and visitors
Aware of the political and competitive environment surrounding health care within the community; demonstrates good judgment when interacting internally and externally within the community
Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations
Practices within scope of RN licensure
Serves as a resource for patient care; accountable to provide clinically sound information
2 Year / Associates Degree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of experience must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years of their date of hire. Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance
One year of medical/surgical experience or related clinical area
One year of labor/delivery experience
Certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCLC) as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 2 years of hire
CPR certified at hire
Or a non-nurse with IBCLC certification at hire
Or a non-nurse with CLC certification and 50 hours of direct patient lactation education at hire
Current Montana state license as a registered nurse, at hire

Nice To Haves

4 Year / Bachelors Degree (BSN)
Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
Participates in development or revision of departmental policies, procedures, objectives and program development relating to a comprehensive infant feeding program and lactation education/consultation services and current research findings.
Provides direct lactation support and consultation across the continuum of pregnancy for both inpatient and outpatient services demonstrating consideration of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups served and in accordance with current standards of practice.
Utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating the nursing process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning. Provides an accurate assessment of patient condition to assure appropriate response to changing patient status and needs. Consults with and makes referrals to other health care providers as appropriate.
Evaluates the learning process of the patient, significant other, and other family members. Provides education and consultation services in appropriate health and post discharge care as it relates to lactation services.
Maintains accurate and concise patient records reflecting assessment of physical and emotional status; develops individual care plans to assure continuity of care and to meet legal requirements as related to lactation needs.
Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge with: application and patient relevance of commonly used equipment specific to area; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values with disease process or physiological status.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality of care and services provided. Analyzes and shares the practice implications of nursing research in specialty area.
Participates in the orientation, training and ongoing education of other health care providers within Women's & Children's Services.
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.