IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Nurse Educator

Jobtome; Mesquite (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a lactation consultant within the Women & Family Education department to educate patients and families about breastfeeding. The role requires RN licensure, 1 year in maternal health, and IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire.

Inpatient hospital experience and CPR/NRP certifications are essential. The position is part-time in Parkland's education services, supporting breastfeeding initiatives and patient-centered care across units.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Benefits include RN license requirement.
• Minimum of 1 year in maternal/infant health; inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• In-depth lactation knowledge and hands-on breastfeeding support.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-on-one breastfeeding evaluation and education to patients and families.
• Teach breastfeeding, childbirth preparation and postpartum discharge classes as needed.
• Serve as clinical resource on breastfeeding for hospital staff and collaborate on solutions.
• Maintain documentation in patient care records and hospital systems.
• Stay current with lactation best practices and maintain licensure and IBCLC certification within required timelines.
• Identify ways to improve processes and patient satisfaction; participate in committees as assigned.

Connaissances

Lactation consulting

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Formation

RN degree / Nursing Diploma

Outils

CPR certification

NRP certification

IBCLC certification

Description du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a lactation consultant within the Women & Family Education department to educate patients and families about breastfeeding. The role requires RN licensure, 1 year in maternal health, and IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire.

Inpatient hospital experience and CPR/NRP certifications are essential. The position is part-time in Parkland's education services, supporting breastfeeding initiatives and patient-centered care across units.