Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Corpus Christi Medical Center, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best. Job Summary And Qualifications Strong clinical education programs shape the future of nursing and the safety of patient care. As the Nurse Residency Coordinator, you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of division-wide nurse residency and onboarding programs that set up new Registered Nurses for confident, competent practice. You will ensure these programs are evidence-driven, regulatory aligned, and built to strengthen clinical outcomes, support retention, and prepare the next generation of nurses to deliver exceptional care. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, implementing, and evaluating nurse residency and onboarding programs that build competency, support retention, and align with clinical standards Developing and managing competency pathways, assessments, and learning plans using adult learning principles and proven evaluation methods (e.g., Kirkpatrick) to close practice gaps Integrating evidence-based practice, simulation, and quality improvement into curricula to advance clinical performance and measurable patient outcomes Ensuring program compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, Medicare/Medicaid, state standards) and maintaining required documentation Partnering with division and facility clinical leaders, CPDE/MCPD, and care teams to align education with patient outcome goals, workforce needs, and long-term development Tracking program performance, analyzing outcomes and feedback, reporting key indicators, and applying insights to strengthen program effectiveness Supporting operational success through budget participation, resource stewardship, flexible scheduling to meet learning needs, and emergency/command center support when needed Advancing professional growth by building pathways to certification, mentorship opportunities, and career development for nursing staff What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date STABLE must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (IBCLC) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, or (CLC) Certified Lactation Counselor No Travel Required 2 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits Corpus Christi Medical Center 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 Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr Corpus Christi Medical Center