RN Lactation Consultant And Post Partum

B aylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant and Post-Partum Full Time

• Day Shift 7a-7p Unit Summary Busy Maternity Services department in level One / Magnet Designated Hospital Level 4 Maternal Care Center Designation 24 Post-Partum rooms Department averages around 200 births a month Our RNs (Registered Nurse) can be involved in Improvement projects, Shared Governance, department committees and councils. Everyone's voice matters 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. Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit 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 or higher in nursing. A minimum of (2) two years of professional RN 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.