Lactation Consultant

HCA•Chattanooga, TN

47d

About The Position

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Parkridge East Hospital have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Lactation Consultant you can be a part of change. 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. Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care! "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lactation Consultant opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. 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 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

Parkridge East Hospital, 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.