Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Lactation Program Coordinator Req # 2024-9724 Department Lactation Services- 64801 Job Type Full Time (80 hours per pay period) Budgeted Hours Per Pay Period 80 Shift Variable Overtime Code 4=10/40 Shift Duration 10 hours Classification Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $47.62/hr - $71.91/hr

 

The Lactation Program Coordinator leads, develops, coordinates, and conducts initial and annual lactation education for RNs in Women’s and Children’s Center in addition to performing required audits and patient care.  In collaboration with the department Director, works to expand services provided and ensure the team is working to provide comprehensive care.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –

Performed majority of the time -- 

·       Provides patient care to lactating patients in the Women’s and Children’s Center (WCC).

·       Acts as a clinical resource for WCC staff members within the specialty and coordinates curriculum development and tracks completion of required education.

·       Participates in staff interviews, selection, orientation, and performance evaluations and holds staff accountable for adhering to departmental policies, processes and standards and assists management in the creation and implementation of performance expectations.

·       Identifies and facilitates implementation of evidence-based practices through policy, protocol and order set revisions and assists department leadership in managing change.

·       Serves as a liaison with community partners to improve care in the community.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 

Education:

Required

·       Associates degree.

Preferred

·       N/A

Experience:

Required

·       One year of experience caring for childbearing families and in the physical assessment of maternal/child patients.

Preferred

·       3 years’ experience in WCC service line.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

·       International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.

·       Current registered nurse license in Oregon State.

·       American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Preferred

·       N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·       Recognizes and respects cultural and religious differences.

·       Recognizes and respects each family unit’s right to make feeding decisions according to the entire family’s needs.

·       Mentors, coaches and provides continuous performance feedback to team members within the specialty.

·       Promotes quality and safety awareness and processes.

·       Develops solutions utilizing problem solving and conflict management skills.

·       Applies principles of adult learning theory to teaching.

·       Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions.

·       Strong research skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice.                                                                                                                                

Preferred

·       Bilingual skills a plus.

 

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