Part-Time Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Educator

Jobtome; Garland (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Part-Time Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department to educate patients and families about breastfeeding.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, current CPR, NRP certification, and IBCLC certification within 18 months. Inpatient hospital experience and 1 year maternal/infant health experience are preferred; role involves ongoing professional development and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Employees hired on or before 01/01/2023 are exempt from this requirement.
• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license. Exemption for hires on/before 01/01/2023.
• Must have current Healthcare Provider CPR from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network.
• Must have NRP certification on hire or placement in role.
• Must obtain IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire/reclassification and maintain certification.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates breastfeeding initiation and continuation with one-on-one evaluation and mother/baby education.
• Assists with interventions for common short-term breastfeeding problems and provides guidance to staff and patients.
• Teaches breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, and postpartum discharge classes; refers patients for follow-up care as needed.
• Serves as a clinical resource to hospital staff on breastfeeding; collaborates to resolve breastfeeding issues.

Connaissances

RN license

IBCLC within 18 months

NRP certification

CPR certification

Maternal/infant health experience

Inpatient hospital experience

Effective communication

Formation

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Description du poste

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Part-Time Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department to educate patients and families about breastfeeding.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, current CPR, NRP certification, and IBCLC certification within 18 months. Inpatient hospital experience and 1 year maternal/infant health experience are preferred; role involves ongoing professional development and collaboration with clinical staff.