St. John's Hospital, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
St. John's Hospital, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Seattle, Washington
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Posted: 21-Jan-23
Location: Frisco, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23002107
JOB SUMMARY
This role is both a RN Childbirth Education and Lactation Consultant. The Lactation Consultant RN develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education, updating of protocols, consultation and follow-up.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Advocates breastfeeding as an optimal nutritional approach for the infant to health care multidisciplinary team and parents who are interested in breastfeeding, including bedside consultation, classes, and reading materials.
Evaluates parent's interest in breastfeeding and infant's readiness to breastfeed, and determines individualized care to assist mothers with breastfeeding, providing one-on-one bedside consultation and in-hospital follow-up.
Provides education for staff on protocols, care plans, and general breastfeeding information and updates.
Documents teaching and response in the chart. Reports findings to appropriate staff.
Evaluates effectiveness of breastfeeding program and redesigns as needed.
Participates in data collection and neonatal outcomes reporting related to breastfeeding.
Discusses breast pump rental, and/or buying a breast pump, if indicated, providing necessary information and demonstration of pump equipment.
Participates in discharge education related to breastfeeding and developmental issues.
Post discharge, follows up by phone contact or by family returning for weight check and or lactation consult as indicated.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Advanced understanding of the process and benefits of lactation for mothers and infants.
Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to mothers and infants through the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience and to develop, evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of individual patients.
Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
LOCATION/FACILITY: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Centennial, Frisco, Texas
For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link.
SPECIALITY/DEPARTMENT PRACTICE: Women's Services - Childbirth Education and Lactation Consultant
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: PRN Days; Shift 1 to 2 days a week.
Two Saturdays a month to conduct Childbirth classes; 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - There is flexibility in the hours.
One evening during the week from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to do a tour, and 6:30-11:00 p.m. to do Lactation education. This is currently on Tuesday evenings. There would be flexibility to change to another set evening during the week.
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, the mission of Baylor Scott & White Health is to promote the well-being of all individuals, families and communities. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!
QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Associate's
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Inter Ntl BC Lactation Consult (IBCLC)
Registered Nurse (RN)