LACTATION CONSULTANT-EDUCATOR

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Lactation Consultant within Women’s Services. You will coordinate breastfeeding education for new and expectant parents and support the patient education program across OB/HRU. Must hold a Texas RN license with current BLS; NRP and ACLS preferred.

2–3 years in L&D/postpartum, leadership, and teaching skills are desired. BSN preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must have RN license in Texas and BLS current.
• NRP and ACLS certifications preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate activities to promote and educate new and expectant parents about breastfeeding.
• Participate in patient education program for Women's Services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team to ensure safe health care outcomes.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Uphold Patient Centered Care as foundation of nursing care.
• Responsible for Lactation Consultant duties.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team coordination

Patient education

Nursing ethics

Ausbildung

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

BLS

NRP ACLS

Tools

Fetal monitoring equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of activities that will promote, support, and educate new and expectant parents about breastfeeding. Actively participate in the patient education program for Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center and participate in education for the staff of Women’s Services and comply with educational requirements for OBHRU including monthly drills. Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for the planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care to the patient, family, care partner and appropriate others. Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members, directs and facilitates nursing staff in obtaining safe, optimal health care outcomes. Supports activities that meet the facility vision, mission and goals. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Responsible for all Lactation Consultant duties. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

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Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of two to three years experience in L&D, Post-partum/ mother baby nursing. One to three years supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Must have Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas. Current BLS required. NRP, ACLS, and Intermittent Fetal Monitoring.

Special Skills, Knowledge: Possesses leadership qualities and is self directed/motivated. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in area of nursing theory and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing and moral ethics. Exhibits the ability to plan and complete work effectively. Exhibits creativity and innovativeness or willingness to implement creative and/or innovative ideas of others.

Education: Graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing practice. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.