Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant - Full-Time Days

Texas Health Resources

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN II) – Lactation Consultant - Full-Time Day Shift Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial,800 West Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, TX 76012 Work hours: Full-Time (36 Hours) - Day Shift -4/8 hour shifts from 6:45am - 4:15pm Department highlights: 14 bed Obstetrics / Gynecology / Antepartum Unit 12 bed Mother/Baby and Maternal/Newborn Unit 9 bed LDR, 3 OR suites, 4 bed OB ED unit with an average of 200 deliveries a month Level II NICU Couplet care and Level III Maternal Designation Self-Scheduling OB Hospitalist onsite 24 hours Certification rate over 50%25 Nursing Clinical Ladder participation rate over 50%25 Excellent teamwork Here’s What You Need Associate's Degree Nursing required; BSN preferred RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire required BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days of hire required IBCLC - Lactation Consultant 2 years required 1 Year experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program, or a THR residency program required What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process Functions as an expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients, families, community, staff, and physicians. Plans the care of the patient Intervenes as appropriate Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care. Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Entity Highlights: At Texas Health Arlington Memorial we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. If you’re looking for comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an accredited Acute Heart Failure Center and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Cycle III Chest Pain Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. 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! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required; BSN preferred
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days of hire required
• IBCLC - Lactation Consultant 2 years required
• 1 Year experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program, or a THR residency program required

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
• Functions as an expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients, families, community, staff, and physicians.
• Plans the care of the patient
• Intervenes as appropriate
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
• Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
• Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees