Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse Full Time, Days

Heres What You Need

Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program

BSN preferred

One-year experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program

One year of Lactation Consultant experience highly preferred

IBCLC Lactation Consultant certification within 12 months required

IBCLC Lactation Consultant certification upon hire highly preferred

What You Will Do

Function as expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients families community staff and physicians

Serve as clinical expert for lactation issues based on evidence

Produce documentation that initiates follow and revise patients plan of care

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve care processes and promote continuity of care

Review patient medications for potential complications associated with breastfeeding

Assess outpatients for symptoms of jaundice and breastfeeding problems

Participate in breast pump rental and retail sales within the Breastfeeding Resource Center

For more than a half-century Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. Were an 875-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care cardiology neurosciences womens services and emergency medicine weve got it. Plus were a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services outpatient surgery and womens imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center a Level I Trauma Center a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services bariatric services cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28000 employees were one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas Texas 75231

Work hours: Full Time 36 Hours Days

Department highlights:

Average 400 deliveries per month

62 bed Mom/Baby unit

Lactation provides consults on request as well as outpatient consults

Manages breast pump rentals donor milk to go program and breast pump depot program

Staffs 2-3 Lactation Consultants per day