RN Lactation Consultant

R Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Lactation Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - apply today.

The Lactation Department at Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's at Desert provides lactation support to the Women and Infant Services Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and throughout the hospital as needed. The level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit consists of a 76 bed NICU that cares for the highest risk newborns in Arizona. The NICU is a part of a high risk Obstetrical services department and Children Hospital that delivers professional and compassionate care to families in the community. The level III Women's Center at Banner Desert Medical Center consists of a Postpartum Mother-Baby department that delivers professional and compassionate care to the mother baby dyad from birth until discharge. Our Mother-Baby unit cares for up to 36 postpartum couplets with a family-centered focus. If you are an RN Lactation Consultant who is passionate about support breastfeeding, loves teaching and can provide an excellent patient experience at every touch point, there is no better time than now to be a part of our team.

Our certified lactation consultants focus on providing education and support as well as promot ing successful breastfeeding. The is a full time position day shift position. Weekend and Holiday commitment is also required

I f you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings

Banner Health's premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children's Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards for professional practice and certification. The position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. This position delivers lactation education and provides individualized direct patient and family education. Works in coordination with staff to select and deliver current patient education materials based on identified needs. Provides community and staff education in the specialty area of lactation. Acts as subject matter expert for patients and staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and outlined in policy.

2. Provides care and works collaboratively with patients, family and staff to formulate individualized lactation plans of care, education and intervention.

3. Delivers continuing education programs related to lactation. Suggests updates to educational materials based on needs assessment, advances in theory and technology as well as changes in standards of care related to lactation.

4. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goal for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.

5. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to the caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

6. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and effectiveness of patient teaching. Provides ongoing support for mothers, newborns and staff related to lactation.

7. Documents assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

8. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current RN licensure in state of practice. IBCLC, CLC, CBC or CBS certification required. Current BLS certification required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification must be obtained within six months.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Must maintain clinical performance competencies.

Pool/per diem positions require a minimum of one year of lactation consultant experience in a WIS environment or setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BSN preferred. One year of experience preferred. Experience in an inpatient WIS environment is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy

Banner Health is dedicated to being a great place to work by offering market-competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a variety of work options to attract and retain talented teams. Join a culture that focuses on innovation and helping our teams achieve their career goals, embrace diverse perspectives, and have professional pride. Banner has been recognized by Becker s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care and also made Newsweek s list of America s Greatest Workplaces 2023.

Banner is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, health centers and clinics, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals provide exemplary care with access to the latest technology and research. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered here help to make the Banner journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

---