Lactation Consultant (non RN - Women's Services at Legacy Health – PORTLAND, Oregon

Legacy Health

Lactation Consultant (non RN - Women's Services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-47166
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview



Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families.
• Provides education to staff and physicians, as well as to the community.
• Works closely with physicians and staff, and, promotes collaboration and communication.
• Participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

Education:

• As required for certification and licensure.
• BSN or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability of expert interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) applicable to job responsibilities/functions.