Lactation Specialist

Works in collaboration with the direct nursing staff and providers to assist the patient in achieving a satisfactory start to successful breastfeeding, including implementing short and long-range breastfeeding goals.

• Provides breastfeeding support following hospital discharge

• Re-evaluates the breastfeeding plan of care for Mother and Baby

• Assesses the complete physical, emotional and social state of the mother

• Monitors normal weight gain in the breast fed infant

• Discusses normal growth and developmental milestones in the infant

• Discusses treatment modalities and comfort measures for common breastfeeding problems

• IBCLC provides support as directed by RN

• Monitors the use of short-term supplementation including bottle feeding, feeding tube device (FTD), cup feeding and syringe feeding

• Provides mothers with hospital grade breast pumps from the rental station and educates on use

• Provide mothers with a plan of care for breastfeeding and returning to work

• Collaborates with providers on the breastfeeding plan of care for both Mother and Baby

• Offers phone triage and counseling

• Facilitates breastfeeding classes to prospective parents

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• PRN (As Needed) - Day Shift

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent preferred

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required

• Minimum 1-year experience as Lactation Consultant in acute care or outpatient setting required

• BLS required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipment

• Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral bonus program

• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or call 208-625-4620 with questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.