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Posted: 31-May-25
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
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Internal Number: 25020873
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Days
Location: 7820 W 165TH ST, Overland Park, 66223
The community you’ll be caring for:
When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.
The Lactation Consultant coordinates the efforts of the multidisciplinary care team for the patients within his/her scope of responsibility. Provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of care to a specific patient population. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) in order to maintain and improve patient outcomes.
The Lactation Consultant demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. Strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence-based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his/her patients. The Lactation Consultant serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- I will utilize the Nursing Process (Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate) to provide optimal patient care.
- Demonstrate accurate assessment skills appropriate to my patient population and based on evidence, policy and practice standards when caring for all patients regardless of complexity or need.
- Place patient safety at the center of all care provided. I will always adhere to established policies and procedures, utilize patient safety resources such as mPPID, communicate to other members of the health care team and serve as a patient advocate when necessary.
- Implement a plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient needs and in conjunction with unit activities and resources available.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- 1 Year of Position-Related Experience
- Kansas Registered Nurse License
- BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
- NRP upon hire or within 2 months of employment
- IBCLC Certification upon hire or within 2 years of employment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or obtained within 5 years of employment
- 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
