All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days
Location: 100 HEALTH PARK DR, Louisville, 80027
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for the assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly those with problems or concerns. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patient and her infant. Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care; serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility. Will need to demonstrate a developing knowledge and skills relevant to lactation and adult learning principles. Basic knowledge of Adult Learning Principles needed to plan, implement and present/facilitate education for clients and/or hospital staff. Experience demonstrating the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including neonates.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Assesses the lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of records and clinical data.
Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Manages lactation issues and utilizes appropriate resources to solve problems for inpatients (OB, NICU, and PEDS populations) and for outpatients as needed.
Assists adoptive mothers wanting to breastfeed.
Coordinates the support for breast-feeding of separated mother/infants.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma
Three years nursing experience
RN State of Employment or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Category: Women's Health
Organization: AdventHealth Avista
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24031151
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