Lactation Consultant RN

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant RN provides safe, family-centered, culturally appropriate patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad and the pumping parent. Works collaboratively with the patient and members of the health care team to develop feeding plans for a range of infants, from the normal newborn to the complex neonate, demonstrating specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Lactation Consultant RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and adheres to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of care of the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant RN provides safe, family-centered, culturally appropriate patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad and the pumping parent. Works collaboratively with the patient and members of the health care team to develop feeding plans for a range of infants, from the normal newborn to the complex neonate, demonstrating specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Lactation Consultant RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and adheres to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of care of the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Responsibilities:

Provides lactation support and services to the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, including management, care planning, education, and instruction.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, and consistently advocates for the nursing dyad.

Performs inpatient consultations, telephone triage, and prenatal education as appropriate.

Uses current evidence to develop feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the family’s feeding goals.

Assesses the adequacy of breastfeeding and provides interventions as necessary.

Assists parents of infants who cannot breastfeed to establish and maintain a milk supply and to store their milk appropriately.

Evaluates and documents the patient’s response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and the outpatient Lactation Consultant to provide continuity of care upon discharge.

Teaches, coaches, supports, and mentors nursing staff and other healthcare learners to promote evidence-based clinical practice and support breastfeeding skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides lactation support and services to the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, including management, care planning, education, and instruction.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, and consistently advocates for the nursing dyad.

Performs inpatient consultations, telephone triage, and prenatal education as appropriate.

Uses current evidence to develop feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the family’s feeding goals.

Assesses the adequacy of breastfeeding and provides interventions as necessary.

Assists parents of infants who cannot breastfeed to establish and maintain a milk supply and to store their milk appropriately.

Evaluates and documents the patient’s response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and the outpatient Lactation Consultant to provide continuity of care upon discharge.

Teaches, coaches, supports, and mentors nursing staff and other healthcare learners to promote evidence-based clinical practice and support breastfeeding skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation, and of the IBLCE Scope of Practice.

Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.

Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.

Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.

Knowledge of a shared governance environment with shared decision-making.

Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.

Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years of continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Specific experience may be required for each work area.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.

Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Two (2) or more years of nursing experience preferred.

NICU Experience Preferred.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

National certification is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation, and of the IBLCE Scope of Practice.

Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.

Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.

Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.

Knowledge of a shared governance environment with shared decision-making.

Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.

Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years of continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Specific experience may be required for each work area.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.

Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

Preferred Education Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Preferred Experience Qualification

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

National certification is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.