Lactation Consultant

Company: Olathe Health System, Inc.
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system!# If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place!# Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility is currently looking for a Lactation Consultant professional to join our team. Position Description: The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care # lactation needs. She provides continuity through communication of the patient#s plan, condition, and progress towards desired outcomes. The consultant participates in and demonstrates effective lactation education and support for patients and their families to meet their physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs. She practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards (IBCLC), and organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Position Requirements: Education: 2 year/Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing required Experience: Job related experience required 1-3 years experience preferred Knowledge, Skills: Verbal communication skills and the ability to multi task and prioritize required License, Registration and/or Certification: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact required Healthcare Provider CPR # (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) required within 7 days from date of hire Certified Lactation Consultant certification required upon hire EEO Employer M/F/D/Vet #CB JobSummaryDisplay: Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system! If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place! Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility is currently looking for a Lactation Consultant professional to join our team. Position Description: The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care & lactation needs. She provides continuity through communication of the patient's plan, condition, and progress towards desired outcomes. The consultant participates in and demonstrates effective lactation education and support for patients and their families to meet their physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs. She practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards (IBCLC), and organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Position Requirements: Education: 2 year/Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing required Experience: Job related experience required 1-3 years experience preferred Knowledge, Skills: Verbal communication skills and the ability to multi task and prioritize required License, Registration and/or Certification: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact required Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) required within 7 days from date of hire Certified Lactation Consultant certification required upon hire EEO Employer M/F/D/Vet #CB

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