Lactation Consultant/Educator NICU PRN

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant Educator (CLE) is a registered nurse who provides lactation education to patients in compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing. The CLE works collaboratively with the Lactation Consultants and Program Managers, identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating lactation needs for the nursing staff in the Women and Infant Services unit.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing required
RN License with State of Texas
Certified Lactation Counselor
Appropriate CPR certification
Comprehension of all Texas Ten Steps principles and breastfeeding challenges

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Certification by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants preferred
1 year of hospital experience working with postpartum breastfeeding mothers

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.
Maintains knowledge of current regulatory standards as they pertain to the department and assures compliance and communication of stands to staff.
Reinforces HDHMD's Behavioral Expectations and Women's Center Behavior Pledge.
Provides education and support to mothers and families before delivery by facilitating prenatal breastfeeding classes.
Provides education to nursing staff of the Women and Infant Service unit in accordance with the Texas Ten Steps.
Collaborates with the Unit's Lactation Consultants, Program Managers and Educators in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating lactation needs for nursing staff.