Lactation Consultant RN
About The Position
Join our team as a rotating shift, part-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant in Tyler, TX. 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. 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.
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
- Coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation for staff and breastfeeding mothers in inpatient or outpatient settings
- Using the nursing process to provide overall coordination, planning, and management of lactation services to staff/physicians
Benefits
- career growth opportunities
- tuition assistance
- resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being
- paid time off
- comprehensive health benefits
- supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
