RN Lactation Consultant Mother Baby Unit
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Three (3) years’ clinical experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Valid state of Texas Professional Nursing (RN) license.
- Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) or more years of lactation consultant experience.
Work Schedule:
4-10 hour shifts 8pm-6am
Job Summary:
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad. The tasks include assessment, planning, interventions and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period. The Lactation Consultant will promote a breastfeeding friendly environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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