Lactation Specialist New! Lactations | Full-Time | Gilbert Posting Note: ...Read More Quick Apply! Lactations Type: Location: Gilbert

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a Lactation Consultant to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate lactation programs for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring awareness and support.

The role requires a 1.0 FTE schedule with 4 - 10 hour shifts and weekend commitments (Saturday/Sunday). Responsibilities include consulting with families and staff, collaborating with care teams, participating in quality improvement, and developing ongoing staff education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care as RN or RD with lactation experience.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Current AZ RN license or RD/RDN credential recognized by the Academy.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to families and staff regarding lactation issues to develop plans of care.
• Collaborates with care teams to provide lactation consultations and documentation.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and operational changes.
• Develops and evaluates continuing education for staff on lactation knowledge.

Skills

Lactation consultant

Registered nurse license

Registered Dietitian RD/RDN credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent

Job description

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

Category: Nursing

Posting #: 1066042

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: This is a full-time (1.0FTE) position at our new East Valley Women's & Children's Pavilion in Gilbert. This schedule will be 4 - 10 hours shifts with a weekend commitment (Saturday / Sunday).

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.
• 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

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelors degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience. Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. 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. Required

2. 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. Preferred

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. 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. Required

2. International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certification (IBCLC), OR the ability to obtain within 12 months. Required

3. Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association. Required

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