Lactation Consultant

The NICU LC will implement and maintain a comprehensive Lactation Support Program involving the mothers of high risk neonates admitted to the NICU and evidenced based, safe, cost effective patient care according to established policies and procedures to assist breastfeeding women in achieving the skills needed for successful breastfeeding. NICU LC works with mothers of the high-risk neonate to develop individualized plans of care for management of breastfeeding mothers and participates in multidisciplinary rounding on the unit.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $46.97 - $70.46 / hour
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We are currently hiring Lactation Consultants!

All positions are full-time and we have 3 locations, Sunrise Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital, and MountainView Hospital.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Lactation Consultant 

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lactation Consultant (LC) is an allied healthcare professional that is experienced to provide lactation and clinical care for the lactating mother. The NICU LC will implement and maintain a comprehensive Lactation Support Program involving the mothers of high risk neonates admitted to the NICU and evidenced based, safe, cost effective patient care according to established policies and procedures to assist breastfeeding women in achieving the skills needed for successful breastfeeding.

In this role:

• You will increase breastfeeding rates, especially duration and exclusivity
• You will enhance father engagement
• You will provide LC education to NICU RNs regarding the individualized lactation plan to support continuity of care for the neonate.
• You will validate efficacy of the lactation plan as a part of the multidisciplinary NICU team
• You will provide maternal lactation support services in antepartum, post-partum and NICU during the admission stay of their baby.
• You will enhance referral networks with health care provider systems.
• You will assist with Data collection as needed
• You will provide Education support in Hospital and Community outreach
• You will complete consultative reporting and communication with Physicians

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Healthcare related field such as Nursing, Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Current license to practice in related healthcare field
• Current certification with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) required
• Must be able to demonstrate provision of lactation care, education and counseling to at least 50 patients within the past 5 yrs. OR
• Skills in physical assessment, technological skills and lactation theory and practice are required.
• Teaching experience in patient education preferred
• NICU LC works in conjunction with the breast-feeding family’s primary Neonatologist
• Standards of Practice for IBCLC LC define the parameters of Lactation Consultation Practice.
• NICU LC works with mothers of the high-risk neonate to develop individualized plans of care for management of breastfeeding mothers and participates in multidisciplinary rounding on the unit.

Benefits

All 3 of our Vegas facilities offes a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lactation Consultant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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