Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant

Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant
Job Type: FT Days

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About our Team
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin TN and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

What Were looking for

The Lactation Consultant plans implements monitors and evaluates the Lactation Program and services offered. The Lactation Consultant serves as a resource to staff and with healthcare team members to provide patient staff and community education and support. Assesses patient condition including physical psychosocial and age-specific needs related to lactation. Provides direct instructions interventions and support in resolving patient breast feeding health care team in maintaining current knowledge base and competency with breast feeding.
In the execution of job duties it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need which may include but is not limited to: holidays extended shifts night and/or weekend shifts standby and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator/Patient Care Director
FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualification and requirements:

• Bachelors degree Preferred
• Licenses: Current RN License- Preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)Minimum Work Experience
• 3 years of experience in Mother/Baby/Nursery environment; Preferred: Education experience in clinical and/or classroom setting
  Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Understanding of diverse cultural physical emotional and psychological response to birthing lactation and parenting. Ability to facilitate small and large groups.
Essential Functions
Teaches coaches supports and mentors nursing staff and other healthcare learners to promote evidence-based clinical practice and support breastfeeding skills to mother-infant dyad. Serves as a consultant to nursing members of the healthcare community and to the larger community in areas of lactation.
Assesses local community need for breastfeeding education and participates/teaches in programs to address identified needs as appropriate.
Use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues such as nutritional requirements while respecting the familys breastfeeding goals. Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of standards of practice guidelines policies procedures and protocols within area of lactation. Participates in the design implementation and evaluation of programs and projects in lactation and breastfeeding to meet goals and objectives of the organization and department. Participates in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidence-based lactation services and to improve clinical outcomes. Provides lactation support and services to new mothers and infants.
Non-Essential Functions
Updates skills and knowledge by attaining 15 contact hours annually and provides
documentation of completion.
Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Why Join Highpoint Health Sumner

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.