Lactation Consultant / RN

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Join our team as a variable shift, part-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

Completion of Associate Degree, Bachelors of Science, or Masters of Science in Nursing
Current Texas RN License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
IBCLC (International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants)

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years’ experience in Maternal Child Nursing

Responsibilities

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation for staff and breastfeeding mothers in inpatient or outpatient settings.
The individual is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide overall coordination, planning, and management of lactation services to staff/physicians.