Full-Time
Lactation Consultant
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Northern Arizona nonprofit health system
No salary listed
Flagstaff, AZ, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- National certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Hands-on experience supporting and educating breastfeeding women is required.
- Experience evaluating services is required.
- Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs are required.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patients seeking lactation expertise.
- Educate patients, families, staff, and providers about breastfeeding and provide breastfeeding support.
- Identify and correct variances from the Breastfeeding Center Program.
- Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding services consistent with the needs of breastfeeding women.
- Implement changes to patient plans according to individual needs and prioritize and problem-solve in response to changes in patient status or condition.
- Use pain scales and include pain assessment in patient evaluations.
- Implement provider orders relating to breastfeeding services.
- Participate in follow-up services and patient education.
- Provide family-centered care.
- Travel to other departments as needed.
- Respond to registered nurse requests for inpatient consultation.
- Direct and deliver breastfeeding services and supplies.
- Develop plans of care for breastfeeding mothers.
- Assist with or perform procedures.
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, learning needs, and changes in patient condition or status.
- Communicate patient information to providers and communicate patient and family learning needs.
- Complete evaluations of services and program goals.
- Make referrals.
- Lease supplies and equipment.
- Assist with data collection.
- Involve Perinatal Social Work in designated patient populations.
- Work with providers and staff to enhance their skills and understanding of the program.
- Participate in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidence-based practice and research.
- Engage in professional and collegial interactions with peers and students.
- Work collaboratively with peers and other healthcare providers and participate in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.
- Mentor and educate colleagues and students.
- Report safety-related incidents through the Midas/RDE tool in a timely manner.
- Attend safety-related training programs and perform work safely while monitoring the work environment for safety issues.
- Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and company policies.
- Keep required certifications and licenses current and valid when applicable.
- Complete mandatory company modules and job-specific training within required time frames.
- Maintain knowledge of Breastfeeding Center protocols, practice guidelines, and general operating practices.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Experience in program development is preferred.
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
Northern Arizona Healthcare is a nonprofit health system serving northern Arizona. It operates hospitals and outpatient services that provide emergency, primary, specialty, surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation, and community care. Patients are served through regional medical centers, clinics, physician practices, and outreach programs. The system coordinates clinical departments with nursing, medical groups, laboratories, imaging, pharmacy, technology, facilities, and administration. Its workforce spans physicians, nurses, allied health, patient services, technical roles, and shared system functions.
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