Lactation Consultant Part Time Boise Job at Saint Alphonsus Health System, Boise, ID

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  • Saint Alphonsus Health System
  • Boise, ID

Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

We are looking to hire a Lactation Consultant at our Boise hospital! This position will be located at off I-184 and. This 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 patients 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 to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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