Lactation Specialist (RN or Dietician)
US-OR-Hillsboro
Tuality Healthcare
Req #: 9998
Type: Per Diem
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Overview:
OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center, formerly Tuality Healthcare has always been committed to our community. It's a part of how we care for each other, and part of what makes this place different.
We had a humble start in 1918 when an enterprising woman named Minnie Jones Coy started a small six-bed hospital in her Hillsboro home. She brought together independent physicians under one roof to treat the sick and provide a safe place for mothers to give birth. A century after Minnie made her commitment to the people of Hillsboro, her vision continues as we provide world-class health care to patients.
As part of our affiliation with OHSU Health, we've changed our name to Hillsboro Medical Center. This new moniker reflects our expanded services and clinic locations that provide patients living in Hillsboro and western Washington County greater access to primary and specialty care.
Responsibilities:
Pay range: $44.51/hr - $67.20/hr plus 10% per diem differential
The Lactation Consultant conducts post-delivery lactation assessments in the Women's and Children's Center and in the outpatient setting, both virtually and in the clinic. Provides ongoing lactation support to clients, making appropriate referrals when indicated. Available to facilitate the breastfeeding support group when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performed majority of the time:
Assists in maintaining statistical information on all aspects of the lactation program.
Completes documentation of postpartum clinic visits, lactation phone calls and lactation clinic visits. Including appointment reminder calls.
Makes daily visits on postpartum unit to breastfeeding patients identified as having problems.
Completes lactation care plan on patients with identified problems.
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions as related to care plan and expected outcomes.
Offers and schedules clinic visits following established guidelines.
Coordinates and provides input to the manager on staff education.
Acts as a resource nurse for staff, patients, and physicians as it relates to the Lactation Services Program in collaboration with manager.
Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:
Participates in quality improvement activities pertaining to the maternal/child and lactation services programs.
Acts in collaboration with manager in the facilitation of special projects relating to the Lactation Services.
Attends OB staff meetings, lactation staff meetings, and other meetings related to Lactation Services.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required
A copy of highest academic diploma or transcript.
Preferred
N/A
Experience:
Required
Recent experience in the care of childbearing families.
Experience in physical assessment of maternal/child patients.
Preferred
N/A
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
Required
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant preferred upon hire and required within one (1) year of hire.
Current registered nurse license in Oregon State or registered through Commission of Dietetic Registration.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
Preferred
N/A
Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
Required
Follows policies for infection control and disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.
Recognizes and respects cultural and religious differences.
Recognizes and respects each family unit's right to make feeding decisions according to the entire family's needs.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent communication skills.
Professional appearance makes good first impression.
Knowledge of nursing or lactation principles and practices.
Knowledge of the patient care processes as applicable to the care of the postpartum family.
Uses personal computer in communicating.
Preferred
Bilingual skills highly preferred.
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