Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls is seeking a Lactation Consultant/Patient Educator to join our Post Partum team.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans and implements intervention, and evaluates outcomes.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes.
• Provides outpatient care, consultation and home visits for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
• Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation as it relates to patient's health problems.
• Develops and leads classes on breastfeeding for new and expectant parents.
• Meets with new mothers to assess interest in breastfeeding. Identifies issues and offers suggestions or corrections.
• May perform home visits.
• Specializes in consulting staff and patients on proper breastfeeding techniques.
• Handles complex issues and problems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education: Associates of Nursing Degree/Diploma
• Experience: 0 years's

Licenses/Certifications: Current RN License in the State of Practice and Current BLS-CPR Certificatio

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's of Nursing Degree
• Experience: 2 year's clinical experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current RN License from the State of Practice
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBLCE)

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Twin Falls

Located in Southern Idaho, just under two hours from Boise, Twin Falls offers four distinct seasons and is best known for Shoshone Falls - "Niagara of the West" - and bountiful outdoor adventures. Adventure seekers here can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock-climbing and BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge. Twin Falls has a thriving agriculture-based economy, which powers its reputation as a preferred location for food science, production and processing companies. Local schools receive strong support from the community in both academics and sports, while also enriching the community's arts and culture scene. With a low crime rate, good schools and endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, you'll find Twin Falls is unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming.

Learn more about what the Magic Valley has to offer you:

City of Twin Falls | Perrine Bridge | Shoshone Falls | Snake River Canyon Rim Trails | Dierkes Lake | Idaho Heritage Museum | Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences | Orpheum Theatre | Faulkner Planetarium | Twin Falls Parks and Rec | Twin Falls Golf Club | Farmer's Market | Pomerelle Ski Resort | Balanced Rock | City of Rocks | Thousand Springs | Magic Valley Symphony | Sawtooth National Forest

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.