BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023

State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022

Certified Lactation Consultant opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Certified Lactation Consultant position in our Birthing Center. The certified Lactation Consultant (CLC or IBCLC) is an expert in the management of the breastfeeding mother-baby dyad. This position will be responsible for providing professional lactation support and consultation for inpatient, outpatient and employee services. Duties will include participation in the development of the lactation program for MDMH providing ongoing education programs for physicians, nursing staff, women and their families. As a consultant, s/he works collaboratively with the OB Department, Newborn care nursery, Pediatrics, Family Practice, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. S/he makes clinical assessments, and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the physician’s and family's breastfeeding goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/experience: High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year experience preferred as an RN or CLC or IBCLC

• Licensure: Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC); BLS required

  Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of breastfeeding process, antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum health care and psychosocial issues. Highly specialized skills and abilities regarding; assessment, intervention based on patient history and assessment, initiation and modification of complex situations and related therapies and interventions. Excellent communication and the ability to react swiftly and appropriately in emergency situations.

  Schedule: PRN, as needed

Benefits: This position offers flexibility, but no formal benefits package

For benefits overview, click here (https://www.bitterroothealth.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/employee-benefits/) .

Why Bitterroot Health?

Bitterroot Health is a great place to work! We were named “Bitterroot’s Best Employer" in 2022 & 2023. We were also selected among Montana’s large companies as the 2022 “Employer of Choice” for the state of Montana.

We love our community!

The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana and lies between the Bitterroot Mountain Range and the Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton is the largest town and the county seat of Ravalli County with a population of about 50,000 people in the county. The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several communities such as Darby, Hamilton, Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville and Florence. The Bitterroot is the perfect place to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere with nearby “larger city” amenities. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. Montana is appropriately referred to as “The Treasure State” and the Bitterroot Valley is one of Montana’s finest treasures.

Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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