Lactation Consultant; non RN- Women's Services
Listed on 2026-05-16
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, LPN/LVN, RN Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Health
Lactation Consultant (non RN)- Women's Services
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-TUALATIN
Job : 26-47410
Type: Part Time - No Benefits
Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus
OverviewThe Legacy philosophy centers on patients and their families. Our caregivers embody this philosophy in everything they do—as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and educators.
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area's full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus a birth center and breast health center.
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, assistance, and support related to infant nutrition, with a focus on breastfeeding, for infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and their families. In this role, you will promote positive health outcomes through education, guidance, and compassionate support during the early stages of infant feeding and maternal care.
Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
Responsibilities- Provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families.
- Provides education to staff and physicians, as well as to the community.
- Works closely with physicians and staff, and promotes collaboration and communication.
- Participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care.
Education:
- As required for certification and licensure.
- BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability of expert interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) applicable to job responsibilities/functions.
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