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Optimal Nurturing, LLC

Join Our Team!Optimal Nurturing LLC, a lactation services practice with two locations in Bristol and Johnson City, TN, is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support our growing team.Position Overview: The Lactation Consultant serves as clinical expert for lactation and breastfeeding, providing in-depth individual assistance for mothers and families experiencing routine or complex circumstances associated with breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant supports breastfeeding through education and counseling. The lactation consultant assists families with implementation of current, evidence-based interventions and techniques.Location: Bristol, TNPay: Starting at $26/hr for inexperienced. More with significant experience.Hours: Part-time 17-34 hours, M-F 8am-5pm, occasional weekends or evenings for classes and eventsWhat you will do in this role:-Performs complete and accurate lactation assessment on assigned patients, documenting according to lactation standards.-Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly and appropriately according to lactation standards. Reports changes to appropriate health care providers.-Plans comprehensive lactation intervention and guidance based on assessments to assigned patients according to lactation standards. Assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations and patient education are reflected in plan of care. Documents and communicates outcomes of identified patient problems to appropriate healthcare providers.-Maintains knowledge of current evidence for lactation interventions, equipment, theories, and research. Participates in regular continuing education.-Provides assistance to mothers and their babies who have complex or multiple risk factors that cause problems with breastfeeding/lactation.-Assists with collection and transcription of lactation related data.-Functions as team member in support of the outpatient lactation center including handling of telephone calls, email, secure messaging, outpatient consultations, breastfeeding classes, administrative tasks, and other tasks as delegated.-Supports the Optimal Nurturing values of patient autonomy, building self-efficacy, a counseling-based approach to care, shared-decision making, and protecting and promoting breastfeeding.What qualifications you will need:-Current IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification-Current Registered Nurse licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or a compact license-Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, family, guests, and other employees-Current BLS certification-Prior Lactation Consulting experience strongly preferredHow to Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a perfect fit for Optimal Nurturing LLC to heather@optimalnurturing.com. We&rsquo;re looking forward to adding a motivated and capable member to our team!Job Type: Part-timePay: From $26.00 per hourWork Location: In person

RN, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant

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RN, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant