Kootenai Hospital
Lactation Specialist
Kootenai Hospital, New York, New York, United States,
Department
Womens and Childrens Services - PostpartumSchedule/Shift/Hours
PRN - (As Needed) - DaysWorks in collaboration with the direct nursing staff and providers to assist the patient in achieving a satisfactory start to successful breastfeeding, including implementing short and long-range breastfeeding goals.Re-evaluates the breastfeeding plan of care for Mother and BabyAssesses the complete physical, emotional and social state of the motherMonitors normal weight gain in the breast fed infantDiscusses normal growth and developmental milestones in the infantDiscusses treatment modalities and comfort measures for common breastfeeding problemsIBCLC provides support as directed by RNMonitors the use of short-term supplementation including bottle feeding, feeding tube device (FTD), cup feeding and syringe feedingProvides mothers with hospital grade breast pumps from the rental station and educates on useProvide mothers with a plan of care for breastfeeding and returning to workCollaborates with providers on the breastfeeding plan of care for both Mother and BabyOffers phone triage and counselingFacilitates breastfeeding classes to prospective parentsFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionPerforms other related duties as assignedCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assignedPRN (As Needed) - Day ShiftRequirements and Minimum Qualifications:High school or equivalent preferredInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification requiredMinimum 1-year experience as Lactation Consultant in acute care or outpatient setting requiredBLS requiredWorking Conditions:Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbsMust be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting positionTypical equipment used in a clinical jobFrequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipmentFrequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistanceAbout Kootenai HealthKootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1 st
of the month following 30 days of employmentA tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earningsCompetitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coachingEmployees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and moreRobust and interactive employee referral bonus programAnd much moreIf you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or call 208-625-4620 with questions.Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.Why I love my job as a Medical Assistant at Kootenai Health
Benefits Spotlight
In addition to 100% employer-paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, full-time employee benefits also include the following:Tuition assistance and career development programsRobust Retirement PlanNight, weekend and PRN shift differentialsEmployee referral bonus programCan't find what you're looking for?
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Womens and Childrens Services - PostpartumSchedule/Shift/Hours
PRN - (As Needed) - DaysWorks in collaboration with the direct nursing staff and providers to assist the patient in achieving a satisfactory start to successful breastfeeding, including implementing short and long-range breastfeeding goals.Re-evaluates the breastfeeding plan of care for Mother and BabyAssesses the complete physical, emotional and social state of the motherMonitors normal weight gain in the breast fed infantDiscusses normal growth and developmental milestones in the infantDiscusses treatment modalities and comfort measures for common breastfeeding problemsIBCLC provides support as directed by RNMonitors the use of short-term supplementation including bottle feeding, feeding tube device (FTD), cup feeding and syringe feedingProvides mothers with hospital grade breast pumps from the rental station and educates on useProvide mothers with a plan of care for breastfeeding and returning to workCollaborates with providers on the breastfeeding plan of care for both Mother and BabyOffers phone triage and counselingFacilitates breastfeeding classes to prospective parentsFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionPerforms other related duties as assignedCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assignedPRN (As Needed) - Day ShiftRequirements and Minimum Qualifications:High school or equivalent preferredInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification requiredMinimum 1-year experience as Lactation Consultant in acute care or outpatient setting requiredBLS requiredWorking Conditions:Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbsMust be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting positionTypical equipment used in a clinical jobFrequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipmentFrequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistanceAbout Kootenai HealthKootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1 st
of the month following 30 days of employmentA tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earningsCompetitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coachingEmployees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and moreRobust and interactive employee referral bonus programAnd much moreIf you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or call 208-625-4620 with questions.Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.Why I love my job as a Medical Assistant at Kootenai Health
Benefits Spotlight
In addition to 100% employer-paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, full-time employee benefits also include the following:Tuition assistance and career development programsRobust Retirement PlanNight, weekend and PRN shift differentialsEmployee referral bonus programCan't find what you're looking for?
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
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