Lactation Specialist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to develop, coordinate and evaluate lactation programs across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will help families and staff understand lactation care and promote successful breastfeeding.

You will work with the health care team to provide lactation consultation, plan and document care, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes at the Phoenix campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or dietetics.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care (RN or RD) with lactation education.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 12 months; valid RN license or RD credentials.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for lactation care, consult with families and staff.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan, evaluate, and document lactation plans.
• Develop and deliver lactation education, and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Lactation knowledge

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or dietetics

Job description

Shift: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun, Days, 6am-6:30pm

Category: Nursing

Posting #: 1066069

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: This position will be located at our Phoenix campus. We have full-time (1.0FTE) and part-time (.6FTE and .75FTE) positions available.

This position plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates lactation programs on both an inpatient and outpatient basis to ensure ongoing promotion and support through increasing awareness and understanding.

Position Duties

• Acts as a resource to families, community, and health care staff regarding lactation issues to ensure understanding and developing an appropriate plan of care.
• Works collaboratively with health care team and family to provide consultation services for the lactation challenges of the various patient care areas. Includes planning, evaluation of plan of care, and documentation.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in quality improvement activities at the department and hospital level.
• Proactively evaluates systems and practices to assist with creating and implementing change and improving operational effectiveness.

Staff Development and Education

• Develops, implements, and evaluates continuing education programs for staff to maintain and enhance lactation knowledge and skills based on assessed need.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through regular participation in a variety of educational programs and in-services, reviewing relevant professional publication and materials, and participating in professional societies to ensure ongoing awareness and understanding of most current methodologies, practices, and philosophies as applied to patient care population.

Program Development

• Develops and implements lactation policies and procedures for both inpatient and outpatient areas to ensure consistency and integration of services.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates lactation programs designed to meet the assessed physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of mothers, infants, children, and families.

Miscellaneous

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse or registered dietitian, including experience providing lactation assistance and education to breastfeeding mothers.
• Experience as a lactation consultant in a NICU setting or in the individual’s discipline (RN, RD). Two or more years of experience as a lactation consultant.

Additional Requirements

• Current State of Arizona RN license or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D. or R.D.N.) credential recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certification (IBCLC), OR the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable