Lactation Consultant Part Time Nampa

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Nampa hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide professional infant nutrition and lactation care in collaboration with the health care team. The position is part-time, day shift, with two 8-hour shifts on Thursdays and Fridays, plus one weekend every 6-8 weeks. Additional hours may be available as needed.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient advocacy, teaching, and leadership in breastfeeding care, with opportunities for community outreach and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• IBCLC certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed health care professional (RN, RD, OT, PT) preferred in Idaho.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in infant nutrition or maternal and child health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional infant nutrition and lactation care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Document services accurately and maintain complete records.
• Advise and mentor staff in perinatal clinical settings and lead breastfeeding initiatives.
• Coordinate nursing interventions and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• Participate in community outreach, teaching and educational opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

IBCLC certification within 12 months of hire

Licensed health care professional (RN / RD / OT / PT) in Idaho

Job description

Position Purpose

We are looking to hire a Lactation Consultant at Nampa hospital! This position is a part time, day shift position. We are looking for someone who can work two 8 hour shifts each week on Thursday & Friday, 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. Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well‑being.

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! Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careersto learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System. Visit Saint Alphonsus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.