Lactation consultant

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct lactation support and consultation across the continuum of pregnancy for both inpatient and outpatient services demonstrating consideration of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups served and in accordance with current standards of practice.
• Utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating the nursing process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning.

Provides an accurate assessment of patient condition to assure appropriate response to changing patient status and needs.

Consults with and makes referrals to other health care providers as appropriate.

• Evaluates the learning process of the patient, significant other, and other family members. Provides education and consultation services in appropriate health and post discharge care as it relates to lactation services.
• Maintains accurate and concise patient records reflecting assessment of physical and emotional status; develops individual care plans to assure continuity of care and to meet legal requirements as related to lactation needs.
• Participates in development or revision of departmental policies, procedures, objectives and program development relating to a comprehensive infant feeding program and lactation education / consultation services and current research findings.
• Practices within scope of RN licensure.
• Serves as a resource for patient care; accountable to provide clinically sound information.
• Maintains appropriate skill / knowledge with : application and patient relevance of commonly used equipment specific to area;

pharmacological application; application of laboratory values with disease process or physiological status.

• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality of care and services provided. Analyzes and shares the practice implications of nursing research in specialty area.
• Participates in the orientation, training and ongoing education of other health care providers within Women’s & Children’s Services.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.

Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science degree or to obtain within 4 years of hire

Experience

• Successful medical / surgical experience or related clinical area, preferred
• Successful experience working in labor / delivery, preferred
• Previous experience successfully training and / or teaching experience, preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse At hire
• Certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCLC) as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) At hire ;

OR a non-nurse with CLC certification and 50 hours of direct patient Lactation education At hire; OR a non-nurse with IBCLC certification At hire

Employee Benefits

Billings Clinic Employees

Billings Clinic is a best place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.

State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.

• 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year
• 2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For
• 2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
• LivAbility One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America
• 2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best Town

Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work.

The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives.

Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.

At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.

Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth.

The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.

Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.

Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.

Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits

Health

BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community.

Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.

Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan.

• Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.
• Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.
• Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.

Financial

• Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.
• Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions.

These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.

• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.

Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.

Growth & Community

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.
• Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of parent . The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.
• Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidies
• Bicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American Bicyclists
• Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
• Leadership training
• Employee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards.

Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.

• Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events
• Club Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providers
• Lactation facilities for new mothers.
• 360-degree performance reviews
• Our organization promotes sustainable or green practices.
• Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel Assistance
• Business education, continuing education credit assistance
• Formal career development and job advancement programs
• Actively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.
• Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balance

Casual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)

• Workplace facilities to promote exercise
• Promotes walking trails both inside and around the campus

Last updated : 2024-06-12