Lactation Consultant - Per Diem
Company: Seattle Children's Hospital
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
About Us:
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at
Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and
most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a
mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and
touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE -Our founding promise to
the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we
will care for all children in our region, regardless of the
families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient
care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric
research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic
medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the
largest region of any children's hospital in the country. -In 2020,
U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among
the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a
row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas
evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the
only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked. -As a
Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best
large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring
and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the
patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form
in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity,
Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering
frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner,
practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being
relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood
diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community.
The future starts here.
Overview:
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family
centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and
evaluating lactation plans for the mother-infant breastfeeding
dyad, as well as for the pumping mother, and is fully collaborative
with the mother, patient, patient's family, significant others, and
members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant
demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in
breastfeeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the
Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant functions within the
Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of
Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of
Practice as defined by their professional association,
International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to
Seattle Children's policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.
-#LI-NC1
Requirements:
Required Education/Experience: - Graduate of an accredited school
of nursing, OR Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition or Clinical
Dietetics, OR a Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy from an
accredited university. - Minimum two years of clinical experience
in a health care setting. Required Credentials: - Current
Washington State nursing license, OR current Washington State
license to practice as an occupational therapist, OR registration
through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD), AND
certification with State of Washington within 4 months of hire
(DI). - Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation
Consultant (IBCLC) obtained within 12 months. - Current BLS for
Health Care Providers is to be maintained at all times by all
lactation consultants. Can be obtained within 3 months hire.
Preferred: - BSN or higher nursing degree, OR a Master's Degree in
Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with a nutrition
emphasis, OR a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. - Experience
as an IBCLC. - Pediatric health care experience. - Experience in
Maternal-Child Health setting. - Understanding of adult learning
principles. -In accordance with new Washington law for healthcare
workers, Seattle Children's requires that all staff be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before October 18, 2021, or
before beginning employment for start dates after October 18th.
Covid-19 Vaccination:
In accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's
requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified
at onboarding.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and
thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us
to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and
families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates,
and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. -The people who work at Seattle Children's are
members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the
qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to
be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes
equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. -Seattle Children's
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative
Action Employer.
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