Lactation Consultant PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. seeks a PRN Lactation Consultant to support the Women’s Center in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating breastfeeding care and outcomes.

You will collaborate with nurses and healthcare professionals to develop feeding plans for normal newborns, preterm infants, and complex feeding conditions, while contributing to ongoing staff education, policy development, and equipment planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation care to attain maternal goals.
• Develop feeding plans for normal newborns, preterm infants, and complex cases.
• Collaborate with Women’s Center and educate nurses and staff.
• Assist with staff education, orientation, and development of lactation services and policies.

Skills

IBCLC certification

Interpersonal communication

Nursing in Women's Services

Lactation services experience

NRP

BLS

Joint Commission knowledge

Independent clinical decision making

Patient education

Job description

Lactation Consultant / PRN

The Certified Lactation Consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, mentor to nurses and healthcare professionals, and patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the Women’s Center to develop feeding plans for the normal newborn, preterm infant, and complex feeding conditions resulting in resolution to inpatient breastfeeding problems. Utilizes current lactation theories and research to develop evidence based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues/goals. Assist with planning and development of ongoing staff education and orientation. Assist with unit acquisition of equipment and supplies. Assist with development and maintenance of breastfeeding rentals and product sales. Assist with development, review, and revision of hospital policies, care plans, and patient literature which relate to breastfeeding.

Lactation Consultant / PRN

The Certified Lactation Consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, mentor to nurses and healthcare professionals, and patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the Women’s Center to develop feeding plans for the normal newborn, preterm infant, and complex feeding conditions resulting in resolution to inpatient breastfeeding problems. Utilizes current lactation theories and research to develop evidence based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues/goals. Assist with planning and development of ongoing staff education and orientation. Assist with unit acquisition of equipment and supplies. Assist with development and maintenance of breastfeeding rentals and product sales. Assist with development, review, and revision of hospital policies, care plans, and patient literature which relate to breastfeeding. Develop and revise a charting system for documentation, teaching, and progress notes. Assist with development of future lactation department services: telephone support; outpatient clinics; employee lactation program. Maintain statistics to assess the effectiveness of IBCLC services. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that model the hospital’s mission, vision, and facility goals.

Required Skills:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or included in education plan.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Women's Services
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Lactation Services
• NRP
• BLS
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledgeable Joint Commission rules, regulations and standards
• Ability to make independent sound nursing decisions
• Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus and adaptability