RN Lactation Consultant

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

Schedule/Shift: PRN Days | 7a- 7p | One 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

• Associate degree, in nursing.

• A minimum of (2) two years of experience in Lactation Consultant and Mother/Baby (level III or higher) RN experience.

• Texas RN.

• BLS.

• Certified Lactation Consultant or International Lactation Certification. CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBCLC: International Lactation Certification.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.