What are the responsibilities and job description for the LACTATION CONSULTANT RN, WOMEN'S SERVICES, PART TIME DAYS position at Carson Tahoe Health?
Description
US:NV:Carson City Womens Services Unit
Part Time Day Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Assists in the development, organization and activities of the lactation service program for inpatients and outpatients. Assists in the coordination of the lactation program with other team members and acts as a resource person. Assists in the coordination of in-service education and community education. Participates in coordination of community events and conferences. Demonstrates clinical expertise, professional judgment and knowledge of the breast-feeding dyad. Involved in providing education and support to breast-feeding mothers and their families prenatally, post-partum and outpatient and hospitalized breast feeding infants or lactating women. Provides documentation, implementation modalities and communication concerning the breast-feeding dyad for the physician and nursing staff. Acts as a consultant and researcher for the nursing staff, physicians, and breast-feeding dyad. Provides breast-feeding care and evaluation to women of reproductive age, lactating women and their breast-feeding offspring, ages newborn through the toddler and possibly pre-school years. Participates in outreach programs as needed and/or requested.
Qualifications
Required:
- Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nevada
- Graduate from an accredited lactation educator program
- Current International Board of Lactation Consultant Certification
- Obtains NRP certification within the first 180 days of hire and maintains thereafter
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
Our Benefits
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription
