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Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Lactation Consultant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOmaha, NE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree from an accredited school is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree must be obtained within five years of the hire date.
  • Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements is required.
  • One year of experience is required in a health profession recognized by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, including dentistry, dietetics, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, medicine, or speech pathology/therapy.
  • A required degree or licensure must be held as a dentist, registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist, certified nurse midwife, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician, or speech language pathologist.
  • Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is required within three months of hire.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation certification is required within three months of hire.
  • A Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential is required.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification is required within two years of hire.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments is required.
  • The ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for the department and hospital information system is required.
  • The ability to think critically and solve problems is required.
  • The ability to work in a variety of social settings is required.
  • The role requires medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  • The role requires the listed climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, balancing, carrying, crouching, color distinction, keyboarding or typing, lifting, pulling or pushing, repetitive motions, stooping or bending, twisting, grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing or visual activity, speaking or talking, standing, and walking.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-specific care to ensure patient understanding and comfort according to the Population Specific Criteria.
  • Identify opportunities and provide individualized customer service and patient care according to patient needs.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient needs, incorporating data from the patient or significant others as appropriate and prioritizing collection according to immediate needs.
  • Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care to address nursing care needs and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
  • Provide patient-specific teaching and ensure care plans reflect continuing care needs or referrals.
  • Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Follow lactation protocols and standards of care and apply current lactation knowledge based on standards and research literature.
  • Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
  • Learn new skills and equipment within area specifications and the required timeframe.
  • Use equipment safely and correctly according to product information and policy and procedure manuals.
  • Obtain, return, clean, or dispose of equipment and supplies according to procedure.
  • Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
  • Maintain a professional and approachable working relationship with health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and families.
  • Participate in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
  • Maintain professional appearance, behavior, and work environment, and maintain competence in the area of experience.
  • Participate in meetings or committees as needed to assist with decisions affecting the area, unit, or organization.
  • Initiate action to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, or staff.
  • Complete appropriate reports for risks, patient concerns, and maintenance requests, and communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Work within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Act responsibly for human and other resources and charge accurately for supplies and equipment.
  • Provide breastfeeding education and support to mothers and babies during the inpatient phase.
  • Assess inpatients with identified lactation risk factors and consult with staff nurses regarding patient assessments and risk factors.
  • Document patient assessments and interventions.
  • Identify potential breastfeeding problems during inpatient or outpatient care.
  • Develop a breastfeeding discharge plan with the mother and communicate it to the staff registered nurse or physician.
  • Arrange follow-up by telephone as needed.
  • Provide ongoing breastfeeding education during pregnancy.
  • Update and adapt infant-feeding curricula for prepared childbirth programs and develop or update handouts.
  • Facilitate Baby and Me and support programs and serve as a resource for their facilitators.
  • Teach educational sessions for corporate lactation clients.
  • Provide ongoing professional education on breastfeeding issues.
  • Prepare formal in-services for staff or the community and use informal opportunities to teach staff through hands-on instruction and examples.
  • Participate in orientation of new employees and serve as a resource for student experiences.
  • Perform telephone assessments of discharged breastfeeding mothers and babies using appropriate telephone communication techniques.
  • Initiate referrals to outpatient services or physicians when indicated and document telephone assessments.
  • Serve as a resource for corporate lactation clients as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is strongly preferred at the time of hire.

About the Company

Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

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