Lactation Consultant jobs in Gary, IN

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Additional Job Description

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.

Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Practice nursing according to the organization and established nursing philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.

Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers.

Collaborate with patients and their families, (and or primary caregiver) as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience.

Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols.

Prioritize and implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, employ interventions to improve patient outcomes while providing a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.

Communicate timely changes in patient’s assessment / ongoing reassessment to providers that warrant consideration and / or a change in the plan of care and maintain and coordinate communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe transitions and continuity in care delivery.

Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock and outdates to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for required inventory, as required.

Experienced RN preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree Required and

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) - Required

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

Lactation Consultant (LACT) - . Upon Hire Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

Never or Rarely

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Last updated : 2024-04-27