Inpatient Lactation Consultant

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a lactation consultant to join the Women & Family Education department within WISH and Parkland Education. This role educates families on breastfeeding and provides individualized support to new mothers in a hospital setting.

The position requires RN licensure in Texas (or compact) and an IBCLC certification target within 18 months; CPR is also required. Inpatient experience and lactation education are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of maternal/infant health experience.
• Experience in lactation consulting/breastfeeding instruction preferred.
• Inpatient hospital experience required.
• Current RN license in Texas or valid compact/RN license; CPR required.
• Must obtain IBCLC within 18 months of hire/reclassification and maintain certification.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate initiation and continuation of breastfeeding through one-on-one evaluation and education for mother and baby.
• Assist with common short-term breastfeeding problems and provide solutions.
• Teach lactation-related classes and discharge education; refer for follow-up as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource on breastfeeding for hospital staff and collaborate on resolutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with breastfeeding management equipment and devices.
• Develop and evaluate patient education materials and programs; document in care records.

Connaissances

Lactation consulting

Breastfeeding instruction

Interpersonal communication

Inpatient hospital experience

Independent judgment

Continuing education in lactation

Formation

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Description du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a lactation consultant to join the Women & Family Education department within WISH and Parkland Education. This role educates families on breastfeeding and provides individualized support to new mothers in a hospital setting.

The position requires RN licensure in Texas (or compact) and an IBCLC certification target within 18 months; CPR is also required. Inpatient experience and lactation education are highly valued.