Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)- Women's Services in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)- Women's Services

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

Job ID: 26-47362
Type: On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required)
System Office 1919 Building

Overview

The Legacy philosophy centers on patients and their families. Our caregivers embody this philosophy in everything they do—as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and educators.

The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, assistance, and support related to infant nutrition, with a focus on breastfeeding, for infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and their families. In this role, you will promote positive health outcomes through education, guidance, and compassionate support during the early stages of infant feeding and maternal care.

Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

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.