RN Certified Lactation Consultant / Postpartum / Women’s Center / PRN Baylor Scott & White Medi[...]

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking a Certified Lactation Consultant to assist breastfeeding mothers in achieving their goals. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to create effective feeding plans for newborns and infants with complex feeding conditions. Candidates must hold an IBCLC certification and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Women’s Services. Additional requirements include strong communication skills and the ability to make independent nursing decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Women’s Services.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Lactation Services (recommended).
• Knowledgeable in JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist breastfeeding mothers to attain their individual goals.
• Develop and revise a charting system for documentation.
• Collaborate with the Women’s Center to develop feeding plans.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Competence in customer/patient focus

Ability to make independent nursing decisions

Adaptability

Education

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Job description

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 multidisciplinary healthcare team, serving as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurses, 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 infants with complex feeding conditions, resulting in the resolution of 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 the development and maintenance of breastfeeding rentals and product sales. Assist with the development, review, and revision of hospital policies, care plans, and patient literature that relate to breastfeeding.

Develop and revise a charting system for documentation, teaching, and progress notes. Assist with the development of future lactation department services: telephone support, outpatient clinics, and 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.

Qualifications

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