Lactation Consultant (RN)

Company: Medical City McKinney
Location: Mckinney
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Part-time

Medical City McKinney provides comprehensive emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular, orthopedics, neurosciences and women's and children's services. Since first opening our doors over 90 years ago, Medical City McKinney is a thriving 260-bed hospital continuing to lead the way of meeting and exceeding our growing community's healthcare needs by our commitment to change and innovation.

We are proud our hospital is a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center and is the first hospital in Dallas, Collin, Grayson and Fannin Counties to receive The Joint Commission's Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Joint Replacement. We are also an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.

Medical City McKinney has built its name on providing area residents with exceptional healthcare that is both professional and personal. Our highly skilled physicians and staff members are focused on providing the most advanced and comprehensive healthcare available today...and for generations to come.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

* Paid Time Off

* Short Term & Long Term Disability

* Tuition Reimbursement

* 401K

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee Recognition Programs

* Discounted tickets at many local attractions

* Discounts to various retail stores and more….

Description:

Requires advanced understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process. Provides expert care in lactation management according to the ILCA Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants. 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.

Qualifications

* Must be a graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing

* Must have a minimum of an ADN - BSN is preferred

* Continuing education in lactation/breastfeeding is required

* Must have an RN license in the State of Texas

* Must have a minimum of two years experience in maternal child health nursing in an acute care setting

* Prior and recent experience with breastfeeding management program development is required

* IBCLC or Certified Breastfeeding Educator is preferred

* BLS is required - AHA

* NRP is required within three months of hire

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