Lactation Consultant (RN) - Women & Family Education - FT Days or FT Nights at Parkland Health [...]

Lactation Consultant (RN) – Women & Family Education – Dallas, TX. Primary Purpose: Serves as a lactation consultant in the Women & Family Education department within the WISH and Parkland Education department, to ensure patients and their families receive proper education and training related to breastfeeding. Benefits: Medical – Active Day 1 of hire Dental Vision Life Insurance Mandatory Savings Plan Paid Personal Leave Tuition Reimbursement Onsite Employee Health Center Onsite Employee Dental Care Onsite Employee Pharmacy Services And more! Job Summary: Facilitates the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding through one-on-one breastfeeding evaluation and assistance to mother and baby. Provides education on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to patients and their families. Assists with interventions for commonly occurring short-term breastfeeding problems. Assesses unusual breastfeeding situations or challenges and provides assistance or solutions for staff and patient. Teaches Breastfeeding, Childbirth Preparation and/or postpartum discharge classes to assist class participants in obtaining knowledge and skills related to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. Provides lactation discharge teaching instruction and refers patients for follow-up care as needed. Serves as a clinical resource to hospital staff on issues related to breastfeeding. Collaborates with unit staff on developing resolutions to patients breastfeeding problems. Demonstrates proficiency in using breastfeeding management equipment and devices to assist patients with breastfeeding. Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of patient and family education materials and/or programs. Completes appropriate documentation, maintaining accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in lactation consulting by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and actively participating in professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse and certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern the department. Develops effective internal controls to promote adherence to state/federal laws, accreditation agency requirements and federal, state, and private health plan rules, seeking guidance as necessary. Identifies ways to improve work processes and patient & customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisors, implements and monitors results to support overall goals and mission of the area and Parkland. Serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned and completes special projects as assigned. Performs any additional duties deemed competent. Minimum Qualifications: ASN or BSN degree from an accredited professional school of nursing. Current/valid RN license, or a valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in maternal/infant health in an inpatient hospital setting. Preferred Experience: Experience in lactation consulting/breastfeeding instruction. Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current/valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and the ability to maintain thereafter, from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and the ability to maintain thereafter. Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) within 18 months of hire or reclassification date and the ability to maintain thereafter. May be required to have additional specialty certifications. Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parkland Health