RN Lactation Consultant RN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Dallas, TX

92d

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant RN develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education, updating of protocols, consultation and follow-up.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• A minimum of (2) two years of experience in Lactation Consultant and Mother/Baby (level III or higher) RN experience.
• Texas RN.
• BLS.
• Certified Lactation Consultant or International Lactation Certification. CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBCLC: International Lactation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Advocates breastfeeding as an optimal nutritional approach for the infant to health care multidisciplinary team and parents who are interested in breastfeeding, including bedside consultation, classes, and reading materials.
• Evaluates parent's interest in breastfeeding and infant's readiness to breastfeed, and determines individualized care to assist mothers with breastfeeding, providing one-on-one bedside consultation and in-hospital follow-up.
• Provides education for staff on protocols, care plans, and general breastfeeding information and updates.
• Documents teaching and response in the chart. Reports findings to appropriate staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of breastfeeding program and redesigns as needed.
• Participates in data collection and neonatal outcomes reporting related to breastfeeding.
• Discusses breast pump rental, and/or buying a breast pump, if indicated, providing necessary information and demonstration of pump equipment.
• Participates in discharge education related to breastfeeding and developmental issues.
• Post discharge, follows up by phone contact or by family returning for weight check and or lactation consult as indicated.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

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