IBCLC Lactation Consultant — Senior, Evidence-Based Care

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding mothers within the Women’s Center.

The PRN position requires collaboration with nurses and other clinicians to develop feeding plans for normal and high-risk infants, and to educate staff on evidence-based lactation care. Responsibilities include charting, developing lactation services, and monitoring outcomes.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification or inclusion in an education plan.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Women's Services.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Lactation Services.
• NRP and BLS certifications.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable Joint Commission rules, regulations and standards.
• Ability to make independent sound nursing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of ongoing staff education and orientation.
• Develop and revise a charting system for documentation, teaching, and progress notes.
• Develop future lactation department services: telephone support; outpatient clinics; employee lactation program.
• Maintain statistics to assess effectiveness of IBCLC services.
• Demonstrates hospital mission, vision, and facility goals.

Skills

IBCLC

5+ years Women's Services

3+ years Lactation Services

NRP

BLS

Interpersonal communication

Joint Commission knowledge

Independent nursing decisions

Job description

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding mothers within the Women’s Center.

The PRN position requires collaboration with nurses and other clinicians to develop feeding plans for normal and high-risk infants, and to educate staff on evidence-based lactation care. Responsibilities include charting, developing lactation services, and monitoring outcomes.