Lactation Consultant - Part Time Days at Texas Health Resources – Rockwall, Texas

Lactation Consultant II - Part Time Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall - 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

Work hours: Part Time, 24 hours weekly, day schedule varies based on needs as (2) 12-hour shifts or (3) 8-hour shifts, self-scheduling, holidays and weekend requirements

Training: Must be able to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington 8am-5pm during the first 1-5 days of hire

Lactation Services Department Highlights:

• Supportive team environment and family atmosphere.
• Strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment.
• New and advanced equipment and technology.

Here's What You Need

• Associate's degree in Nursing required or
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• 1 year experience as a registered nurse, completion of an RN residency program, or THR residency program required
• 1 year of Lactation experience strongly preferred; Mother/Baby experience helpful
• Texas RN - Registered Nurse required upon hire and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care required upon hire and maintained quarterly
• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program required within 90 days of hire and
• IBCLC - Lactation Consultant required within 2 years of hire; strongly preferred upon hire
• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Functions as an expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients, families, community, staff, and physicians. Serves as a clinical expert for lactation issues based on evidence.
• Produces documentation that initiates, follows and revises patients plan of care.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to improve care processes that promote continuity of care.
• Reviews patient medications for potential complications associated with breastfeeding.
• Assesses outpatients for symptoms of jaundice and breastfeeding problems.
• Participates in breast pump rental and retail sales within the Breastfeeding Resource Center.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing communities of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for over 15 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare for neighbors, friends, and families.

Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs.

Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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Primary Location: Rockwall
Job: RN/Registered Nurse
Organization: Texas Health Rockwall 3150 Horizon Rd, TX 75032
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Part-time