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Lactation Consultant RN

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

Hendersonville, TN
3 days ago

Job Description

Join TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center as a Lactation Consultant RN, where you will provide expert support in breastfeeding and lactation care. This role focuses on patient-centered care, allowing you to make a significant impact on mothers and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs complete and accurate lactation assessment on assigned patients
  • Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly
  • Plans comprehensive lactation intervention and guidance based on assessments
  • Maintains knowledge of current lactation interventions, equipment, theories and research
  • Provides assistance to mothers and their babies with complex or multiple risk factors
  • Assists with collection and transcription of lactation related data
  • Functions as team member in support of the outpatient lactation center

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, family, guests, physicians and other employees
  • IBCLC certification or sitting for your exam in the next 6 months required
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Lactation Consulting experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical coverageDental and vision benefitsLife and disability coverageFlexible spending accounts401(k) Plan with a 100% matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEducation assistanceTime Away From Work ProgramEmployee Health Assistance Fund