Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse - PRN, Days
About The Position
Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expressway North, Allen Texas 75013 Work hours: PRN, Days 8 hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm Department highlights: · Level II Maternal Designation with Level III NICU · 8 LDRPs, 5 Antepartum Rooms, 2 Operating Rooms · 40 – 45 deliveries per month · Small team focused on BIG teamwork! Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We’re an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and the surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women’s and infants’ care. Plus, we’re an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties. Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. You belong here. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] #LI-TC1
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program
- One-year experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
- RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
- BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
- NRP – Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days required
- IBCLC – Lactation Consultant certification within 24 months required
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- Lactation Consultant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Function as expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients, families, community, staff and physicians
- Serve as clinical expert for lactation issues based on evidence
- Produce documentation that initiates, follows and revises patient’s plan of care
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve care processes and promote continuity of care
- Review patient medications for potential complications associated with breastfeeding
- Assess outpatients for symptoms of jaundice and breastfeeding problems
- Participate in breast pump rental and retail sales within the Breastfeeding Resource Center
Benefits
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, as well as several other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
