Lactation Consultant / RN
About The Position
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Join our team as a rotating shift, full-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, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. 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.
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.
- uses 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
