RN Lactation Consultant PRN

Job Description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Timpanogos Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lactation Consultant/Educator serves as a clinical expert for lactation and breast feeding. In this capacity you will be responsible for upgrading lactation knowledge and skills for the staff, patients and the community through formal and individual education programs. We are looking for a highly skilled individual who feels promoting the overall wellbeing of patients is as meaningful as we do. 

In this role:

  • You will provide provides in-depth, individual assistance for mothers and families experiencing routine or complex circumstances associated with lactation and breastfeeding.
  • You will perform evaluations related to lactation and implement an individualized feeding plan in consultation with the mother.
  • You will encourages the support of breastfeeding through patient consultation, staff education and implementation of current, evidence based breastfeeding policies and procedures.
  • You will assist in the maintenance of current breastfeeding reference materials as a resource for the healthcare team.
  • You will assist in data collection and subsequent program development and implementation that improves outcomes for breastfeeding women and infants.
  • You will participate in the development of breastfeeding guidelines, protocols, and patient education materials to ensure they are informed upon discharge.
  • You will conduct educational programs for the outpatient population as needed, including outpatient consultations on a one to one basis.

Qualifications:

  • Current professional licensure (i.e. RD, RN) in the state of Utah or equivalent education in related field (i.e. certified lactation educator).
  • Baccalaureate degree, current certification as lactation educator or IBCLC certification and previous teaching experience preferred.
  • One year experience in lactation consulting/education required.
  • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
Benefits

Timpanogos Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. 

Timpanogos Regional Hospital is a full-service 122 plus bed hospital. We have cared for residents of Utah County since 1998. As Utah County's only Top 100 hospital, we offer the latest advances in life-saving technology. We deliver services with the compassion and personalized care of a community hospital. Our colleagues of over 900 physicians, medical staff, and volunteers care for over 30,000 patients per year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah, Timpanogos Regional is surrounded by family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor adventures and cheerful community members.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Timpanogos Regional Hospital are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Lactation Consultant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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