Part-Time Lactation Consultant — Hospital-Based Breastfeeding

Jobtome; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, providing one-on-one support, and serving as a clinical resource for staff.

Requirements include an RN license, 1 year in maternal/infant health, NRP, CPR, and IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire. Inpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have 1 year of experience in maternal/infant health.
• Inpatient hospital experience required.
• NRP certification on hire.
• IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire or reclassification date.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates initiation and continuation of breastfeeding through one-on-one evaluation and education to mother and baby.
• Assists with interventions for common short-term breastfeeding problems.
• Teaches breastfeeding, childbirth preparation and postpartum discharge classes.
• Serves as a clinical resource to hospital staff on breastfeeding issues and collaborates with unit staff to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates proficiency with breastfeeding management equipment and devices.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family education materials and programs.
• Completes accurate documentation in patient care records and hospital documents.
• Keeps current with lactation developments by attending seminars and maintaining licensure and IBCLC certification.

Connaissances

Lactation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Independent judgment

Continuing education

Formation

RN nursing degree

Description du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, providing one-on-one support, and serving as a clinical resource for staff.

Requirements include an RN license, 1 year in maternal/infant health, NRP, CPR, and IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire. Inpatient hospital experience is preferred.