What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant RN position at Choctaw Nation?
Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), you will be the clinical expert in human lactation and breastfeeding. The lactation consultant provides specialized lactation service in the hospital and clinic setting. You are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients lactation needs to ensure the highest level of lactation support and education for prenatal and postnatal mothers and infants. You will report to the Nurse Manager.
Primary Tasks:
1. Make clinical assessments and use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues.
2. Identify current and potential lactation needs of the prenatal and postnatal mother and infant.
3. Establish the lactation educational needs of the prenatal and postnatal mother and infant.
4. Give breastfeeding education and support to outpatient and inpatient, prenatal and postnatal mothers and infants.
5. Provide follow-up to care via telephone calls, consultations, letters, and scheduling appointments.
6. Coordinate the delivery of care to the pregnant and breastfeeding patients.
7. Facilitate communication and collaboration between healthcare providers.
8. Schedule consultations and coordinatre referrals.
9. Assist with coordination of resources and orders for breastpumps.
10. Work as RN PRN.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Current Oklahoma RN licensure or multistate licensure
- Current BLS
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
BenefitsFree gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates .
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