Lactation Consultant RN Days PRN

About the Role

As a Lactation Consultant RN, you'll create a breastfeeding plan. Educate parents and staff, update protocols, and provide consultation. Ensure infants and parents are well by guiding them in breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Encourage breastfeeding for infant health. Offer consultations, materials, and classes to help parents and the medical team.
• Evaluate parent and baby interest in breastfeeding. Provide specialized help for mothers. Offer bedside consultations and follow-up visits in the 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.

Key Success Factors

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in nursing.
• A minimum of (2) two years of professional 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).

Schedule & Unit Details

• PRN Days
• Patient Population: Mothers and Infants
• LDRP Unit: 3 Bed LDR, 8 Bed Postpartum, 3 Triage Rooms
• Pt Ratio: 1:1 Labor, 1:3 Couplets
• We have our own L&D OR and recovery area.
• Texas Ten Steps, Maternal Level 2 designation, Neonatal Level 1 and follow AWHONN staffing standards.
• Modified Self-Scheduling and Great Teamwork!

Location

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Marble Falls TX. Marble Falls is nestled in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country, a part of the Highland Lakes on the Colorado River. Surrounded by state parks, natural wonders and dozens of wineries. A family-friendly community of about 7K population. Quaint downtown lined with shops, antiques and restaurants. Swim, fish, kayak or canoe in Lake Marble Falls or get moving on hike and bike trails. Only 45 minutes away from Austin or San Antonio, for some occasional weekend getaways. Enjoy the tranquility of driving through our scenic hill country roads, where you can enjoy viewing the Bluebonnets during their blooming season.

Benefits

• 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.