Lactation Consultant Job at Saint Alphonsus, Boise, ID

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  • Saint Alphonsus
  • Boise, ID

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Lactation Consultant at our Boise hospital! This is a part time, day shift position. We are looking for someone who can work three 8 hour shifts each week along with one weekend every 6-8 weeks. Additional hours are available to pick up, if needed.

Our Lactation Consultants provide professional infant nutrition and lactation care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of breastfeeding patients and families.

What You Will Do:

Maintains accurate and complete documentation of services. Serves as a patient advocate.

In addition to providing hands-on care for the mother-baby breastfeeding dyad, the Lactation Consultant serves in a broad range of capacities. The range includes but is not limited to delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment, teaching of the patient and the patient’s family, teaching and mentoring professional staff working in perinatal clinical settings, and providing organizational leadership and expertise in the area of breastfeeding.

The Lactation Consultant is expected to exercise competency in judgment, decision-making, coordination of nursing interventions, and delegation of function or responsibility.

This position also allows opportunities to be a part of community outreach with teaching and educational opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required within 12-months of hire. Colleague will not take outpatient appointments until certification has been received.
  • Recognized health care professional, preferably as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Rehabilitation Therapist (Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist), preferably licensed in the State of Idaho.
  • Must have 3 years of experience in infant nutrition or maternal and child health.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider's certifications from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

Ministry/Facility Information

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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