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Lactation Specialist Position Summary: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. Full Time - day shift - 12 hour shifts - 64 hours per pay period Responsibilities:Provides breastfeeding support following hospital dischargeRe-evaluates the breastfeeding plan of care for Mother and BabyAssesses the complete physical, emotional and social state of the motherMonitors normal weight gain in the breast fed infantDiscusses normal growth and developmental milestones in the infantDiscusses treatment modalities and comfort measures for common breastfeeding problemsIBCLC provides support as directed by RNMonitors the use of short-term supplementation including bottle feeding, feeding tube device (FTD), cup feeding and syringe feedingProvides 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 workCollaborates with providers on the breastfeeding plan of care for both Mother and BabyOffers phone triage and counselingFacilitates breastfeeding classes to prospective parentsFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionPerforms other related duties as assignedCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:High school or equivalent preferredInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification requiredMinimum 1-year experience as Lactation Consultant in acute care or outpatient setting requiredBLS requiredWorking Conditions:Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbsMust be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position Typical equipment used in a clinical jobFrequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipmentFrequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance About Kootenai Health: Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentialsAn 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, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today! Please contact Alex Cronnelly at ...@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-###-#### or email ...@kh.org with any 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. #KHHP25