Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Lactation Consultant

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolute Baptist Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse with lactation expertise to provide breastfeeding education and consultation in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will mentor instructors, monitor adherence to standards, and complete competencies during orientation.

The role emphasizes staff development and collaboration with the Baptist Health System, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Texas State License for RN
• REQUIRED COURSES: Active healthcare provider BLS on hire or within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide breast-feeding education and consultation to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Mentor and evaluate instructors providing breast-feeding education.
• Monitor and revise breastfeeding education programs to align with national standards.
• Complete required competencies within the designated introductory period.

Skills

Breastfeeding education

Teaching adults

Clinical nursing

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS certified

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Resolute Health Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Provides breast-feeding education and consultation to prospective and actual patients of the Baptist Health System in the inpatient and
outpatient environment. Provides staff development guidance to assist staff providing assistance to breast-feeding mothers in hospital
environment. Monitors, evaluates and revises breast feeding patient education program to ensure compliance with established national
standards for such education. Mentors and evaluates instructors providing breast-feeding education. Completes established
competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years clinical nursing practice. Demonstrated competency in area of expertise.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years adults teaching. Experience in providing lactation consulting.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certificate in lactation consulting through a national certifying organization required within one year of employment.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Organization Description

Resolute Baptist Hospital offers a full range of comprehensive healthcare, including emergency services, cardiology and cardiovascular care, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation services, Womens Health, Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics, Neonatal and the areas only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Join our team!

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