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Posted: 11-Jan-25
Location: College Station, Texas
Internal Number: 24012803-1
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we support the health of people, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is Texas' largest nonprofit healthcare system, encouraging healthy living.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more - Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Lactation Consultant RN, you'll create a breastfeeding plan. Educate parents and staff, update protocols, provide consultation. Ensure infants and parents are well by guiding them in breastfeeding.
What You'll Do
- Encourage breastfeeding for infant health. Offer consultations, materials, and classes to help parents and medical team.
- Evaluate parent and baby interest in breastfeeding.
- Provide specialized help for mothers. Offer bedside consultations and follow-up visits in 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.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- 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.
Belonging Statement
-We believe all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
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.