Lactation Consultant RN

Job Description

Location: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) | Downtown Dallas, Texas

Schedule/Shift: PRN Days | 7a- 7p | One 12hr shift per week

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we support the health of people, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is Texas' largest nonprofit healthcare system, encouraging healthy living.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Job Summary

As a Lactation Consultant RN, you'll create a breastfeeding plan. Educate parents and staff, update protocols, provide consultation. Ensure infants and parents are well by guiding them in breastfeeding.

What You'll Do

• Encourage breastfeeding for infant health. Offer consultations, materials, and classes to help parents and medical team.
• Evaluate parent and baby interest in breastfeeding.
• Provide specialized help for mothers. Offer bedside consultations and follow-up visits in hospital.
• Keep the medical staff updated, providing education about breastfeeding protocols, care plans, and recent information.
• Document all the teachings and responses, and communicate these findings to the relevant staff members.
• Regularly assess the efficiency of the breastfeeding program and make necessary changes if required.
• Participate in collecting data and reporting on neonatal outcomes, specifically those related to breastfeeding.
• Provide parents with information and demonstrations about breast pump rentals or purchases, if required.

What Will Make You Successful in the Role

• You must give good care to moms and babies. Show respect for diversity. Modify patient care plans as needed.
• You must work autonomously without supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential for this job.
• Interacting positively with diverse people is crucial.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills are necessary.
• You need basic computer skills. Use software, enter data, keep records secure, and scan with a handheld device.

Belonging Statement

We believe all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

• ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing) minimum.
• (2) two years of true, direct Mother/Baby/Postpartum (level III or higher) RN experience.
• (1) One year of relevant Lactation Consultant RN experience.
• You need to be certified or licensed in various areas which include:
• BLS Certification.
• Registered Nurse.
• Certified Lactation Consultant or International Lactation Certification. CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBCLC: International Lactation Certification.