Lactation Consultant jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Parkridge East Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Lactation RN PRN to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Parkridge East Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Lactation RN PRN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Lactation Nurse

The Lactation Nurse serves as clinical expert for lactation and breastfeeding, providing in-depth individual assistance for mothers and families experiencing routine or complex circumstances associated with breastfeeding. The Lactation Nurse supports breastfeeding through education and patient consultation and assists with implementation of current, evidence-based policies and procedures.

What you will do in this role:

Performs complete and accurate lactation assessment on assigned patients, documenting according to lactation standards.

Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly and appropriately according to lactation standards. Reports changes to appropriate health care providers.

Plans comprehensive lactation intervention and guidance based on assessments to assigned patients according to written lactation standards. Assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations and patient education are reflected in plan of care. Documents and communicates outcomes of identified patient problems to appropriate healthcare providers.

Completes mandatory education and facility-wide competency requirements including lactation consultant specific competencies.

Maintains knowledge of current lactation interventions, equipment, theories and research.

Performs miscellaneous duties related to lactation as assigned.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities as needed.

Provides assistance to mothers and their babies who have complex or multiple risk factors that could to or cause problems with breastfeeding/lactation.

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and patient/staff education materials.

Assists with training and precepting staff nurses, lactation team members, other health care providers and students. Develops community outreach as needed.

Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars/professional development as requested by manager.

Assists with collection and transcription of lactation related data.

Functions as team member in support of the outpatient lactation center, including handling of telephone support, outpatient consultations, education and instruction in lactation care equipment and supplies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• IBCLC certification (must have within 2 years of initial employment)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, family, guests, physicians and other employees.
• Associate Degree

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120 bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Lactation RN PRN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.