Lactation Consultant RN Job at Parkridge East Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

Nk1iUGg1YWFNcm1XWTVCOWhHVFVqenhYTWc9PQ==
  • Parkridge East Hospital
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates!

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkridge East Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a Lactation Consultant and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Parkridge East Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Lactation Consultant opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lactation Consultant serves as clinical expert for lactation and breastfeeding, providing in-depth individual assistance for mothers and families experiencing routine or complex circumstances associated with breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant supports breastfeeding through education and patient consultation. The lactation consultant assists with implementation of current, evidence-based policies and procedures.

What you will do in this role:

  • Performs complete and accurate lactation assessment on assigned patients, documenting according to lactation standards. 
  • Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly and appropriately according to lactation standards. Reports changes to appropriate health care providers. 
  • Plans comprehensive lactation intervention and guidance based on assessments to assigned patients according to written lactation standards. Assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations and patient education are reflected in plan of care. Documents and communicates outcomes of identified patient problems to appropriate healthcare providers. 
  • Maintains knowledge of current lactation interventions, equipment, theories and research. 
  • Provides assistance to mothers and their babies who have complex or multiple risk factors that could to or cause problems with breastfeeding/lactation. 
  • Assists with collection and transcription of lactation related data. 
  • Functions as team member in support of the outpatient lactation center, including handling of telephone support, outpatient consultations, education and instruction in lactation care equipment and supplies. 
  • Supports the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values 
  What qualifications you will need:

· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

· Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, family, guests, physicians and other employees.

· IBCLC certification

· Current BLS certification

· Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing

· Prior Lactation Consulting experience preferred

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our opening.  Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Wyndy LLC

In Taylors, SC family in need of an after-school babysitter. Job at Wyndy LLC

Need help with one son while I go into work. Should be an easy, and quiet day.QualificationsA love of working with childrenExcellent communication skillsAbility to follow directionsPassion for helping others Wyndy LLC

PRIDE Health

Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,597 per week Job at PRIDE Health

 ...PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~40 hours per week ~... 

University of West Florida

Law Enforcement Officer 116580 Job at University of West Florida

 ...Law Enforcement Officer 116580 Job no: 495853 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: Pensacola - Main Campus...  ...consistent with good police practices and which are of benefit to students, faculty, staff and visitors; maintains good police/community relations... 

Confidential

Director of CRA Job at Confidential

 ...Director of CRA About the Company Well-established financial institution Industry Financial Services Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is seeking a Director of CRA/CDFI to lead the planning and execution of Community Reinvestment Act... 

Jobot

Production Supervisor (Hiring Immediately) Job at Jobot

 ...Production Supervisor - Top in Class Niche Manufacturing Company!! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sam Sanchez Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year A bit about us: Based in...