Lactation Consultant jobs in Utah

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Lactation Consultant PRN opening with Timpanogos Regional Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Lactation Consultant PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

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

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.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lactation Consultant PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

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