RN Lactation Consultant - Mother / Baby - Lactation RN

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

RN Lactation Consultant - Mother / BabyPer Diem, Various shifts and hours/week. Pay Range is between $38.25-$57.37/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes per diem differential. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News # World #Best Hospitals for Maternity Care#, 2023 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people#s lives and positively contribute to the community. POSITION SUMMARY Provide lactation services in all hospital departments; provides inpatient and outpatient lactation consultation to; serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff.# Responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad. Task include assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of lactation support and education. Promote a breastfeeding friendly environment in compliance with the 10 Steps to Successful breastfeeding as outlined by Baby-Friendly USA. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (licensure, registration, etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred. CLC, CLS, CCL with successful completion of IBLCE within two years. Current BLS (obtain within 90 days of hire) Knowledge, Skill and Ability Completion of competency based orientation program specific to lactation. Demonstrates knowledge of teaching/learning theory. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including telephone communication. Handles stressful and heavy work assignments on a daily basis. Experience Two years clinical experience in perinatal nursing, including lactation experience. One year of experience as a lactation consultant preferred or successful completion of IBCLC internship including inpatient consulting. Experience with lactation support and education in a NICU setting strongly desired RESPONSIBILITIES Organizes and prioritizes workload to most effectively accomplish goals. Conducts a full assessment of mother and baby and analyzes complex subjective and objective data in order to develop a plan of care. Communicates clearly and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and clients regarding lactation management. Promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own breastfeeding goals. Provides education and consultation to nursing and physician staff regarding lactation issues. Participates in prenatal education events to promote breastfeeding support. Participates in lactation program development and goals. Facilitates prenatal classes and breastfeeding support group as needed. Participates in unit based and interdepartmental QI activities. Demonstrates a service excellence attitude in job performance. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities # Discounts, and many more! # EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

Per Diem, Various shifts and hours/week.

Pay Range is between $38.25-$57.37/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes per diem differential.

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care', 2023 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people's lives and positively contribute to the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide lactation services in all hospital departments; provides inpatient and outpatient lactation consultation to; serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff. Responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad. Task include assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of lactation support and education. Promote a breastfeeding friendly environment in compliance with the 10 Steps to Successful breastfeeding as outlined by Baby-Friendly USA.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications (licensure, registration, etc.)

Colorado RN license in good standing.

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred. CLC, CLS, CCL with successful completion of IBLCE within two years.

Current BLS (obtain within 90 days of hire)

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

* Completion of competency based orientation program specific to lactation.
* Demonstrates knowledge of teaching/learning theory.
* Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including telephone communication.
* Handles stressful and heavy work assignments on a daily basis.

Experience

* Two years clinical experience in perinatal nursing, including lactation experience.
* One year of experience as a lactation consultant preferred or successful completion of IBCLC internship including inpatient consulting.
* Experience with lactation support and education in a NICU setting strongly desired

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Organizes and prioritizes workload to most effectively accomplish goals.
* Conducts a full assessment of mother and baby and analyzes complex subjective and objective data in order to develop a plan of care.
* Communicates clearly and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and clients regarding lactation management.
* Promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own breastfeeding goals.
* Provides education and consultation to nursing and physician staff regarding lactation issues.
* Participates in prenatal education events to promote breastfeeding support.
* Participates in lactation program development and goals.
* Facilitates prenatal classes and breastfeeding support group as needed.
* Participates in unit based and interdepartmental QI activities.
* Demonstrates a service excellence attitude in job performance.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

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