IBCLC Lactation Consultant – Inpatient Breastfeeding Support

Jobtome; Richardson (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, with one year of maternal/infant health experience and inpatient hospital exposure required.

RN license and NRP + CPR are mandatory, IBCLC targeted within 18 months. The position is part-time, located in Parkland, Texas, with duties spanning clinical support, education, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have one year of experience in maternal/infant health.
• Inpatient hospital experience required.
• Current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
• Current healthcare provider CPR course completion card (AHA/ARC/Military).
• NRP certification on hire or placement in role.
• IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire or reclassification date.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates initiation and continuation of breastfeeding through one-on-one evaluation and assistance.
• Provides education on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to patients and families.
• Teaches breastfeeding, childbirth preparation and/or postpartum discharge classes.
• Serves as a clinical resource to hospital staff on breastfeeding issues.
• Demonstrates proficiency with breastfeeding management equipment and devices.
• Develops and evaluates patient education materials and programs.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient care records.

Connaissances

Lactation education

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Formation

RN license

IBCLC certification (within 18 months)

NRP certification

Description du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, with one year of maternal/infant health experience and inpatient hospital exposure required.

RN license and NRP + CPR are mandatory, IBCLC targeted within 18 months. The position is part-time, located in Parkland, Texas, with duties spanning clinical support, education, and collaboration with care teams.