Lactation Consultant RN

Job Summary And Qualifications Provides expert care in lactation management according to the ILCA Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants. Provides informal and formal staff development learning activities related to breastfeeding management. Serves as an expert consultant to maternal-child staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the management of patients with complex breastfeeding problems. Participates in program development activities. Practices according to the family-centered maternity care model. What Qualifications You Will Need Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing, preferred. If RN, and if hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position. Associate Degree required. Continuing education in lactation and breastfeeding required. Minimum of two years’ experience in maternal-child health nursing in an acute care setting, required. Experience with breastfeeding management required. Current RN License in the State of Texas or compact license, required. IBCLC required within two years of hire. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider. NRP within 3 months of hire. Benefits Medical City Dallas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr