RN Lactation Consultant

RN Lactation Consultant at Medical City Dallas summary:

The RN Lactation Consultant at Medical City Dallas provides expert care in breastfeeding management, supporting maternal-child health staff and patients with complex lactation issues. This role involves developing educational programs and conducting orientations for healthcare personnel to enhance their competencies in lactation practices. The position aims to foster a family-centered care model while ensuring continuous learning and expert consultation within the healthcare team.
Description
Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Medical City Dallas we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN Lactation Consultant opening and continue to learn
Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides expert care in lactation management according to the ILCA Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants. Provides informal and formal staff development learning activities related to breastfeeding management. Serves as an expert consultant to maternal-child staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the management of patients with complex breastfeeding problems. Participates in program development activities. Practices according to the family-centered maternity care model.

What you will do in this role:
Participates in the development, coordination, managing, facilitating, conducting, and evaluating of onboarding and orientation programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel
Conducts orientation in a manner that facilitates a positive learning environment. Incorporates organizational values/culture into the orientation process
Identifies learning needs of staff and assesses practice gaps, comparing competencies to actual practice. Plans educational content with learner engagement
Partners with the Clinical Education Market Director to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine aptitude management activities
Demonstrates an expertise of adult educational theory and the ability to apply evaluation methodologies, (i.e., Kirkpatrick) into courses and curriculum to refine clinical programs

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support Required
Neonate Resuscitate within 3 months of hire
Intl Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Required within two years of hire
Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: · Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing, preferred. · If RN, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position.

Current RN License in the State of Texas or compact license, preferred

Associate Degree required

Continuing education in lactation and breastfeeding required.

Minimum of two years' experience in maternal-child health nursing in an acute care setting, preferred.

Experience with breastfeeding management required.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Lactation Consultant opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities apply today
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords:

Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding Support, Maternal-Child Health, Patient Care, Nursing Education, Healthcare Consultant, Nursing Training, Continuing Education, Clinical Programs, Family-Centered Care

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