Baylor Scott & White Health
RN Lactation Consultant
Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, Texas, United States, 76051
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.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
* Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits* Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%* Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more* Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
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. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
Qualifications
* Associate degree, preferably in nursing.* A minimum of (2) two years of professional experience is needed.* 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.
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.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
* Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits* Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%* Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more* Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
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. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
Qualifications
* Associate degree, preferably in nursing.* A minimum of (2) two years of professional experience is needed.* 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.