RN​/Registered Nurse​/Lactation Consultant​/L&D

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller‑town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position:
Registered Nurse / RN / Lactation Consultant / L&D / Full Time

The Lactation Educator is to provide/secure care required by the breastfeeding population and is available on a consultation basis as requested by obstetricians and pediatricians. The Lactation Educator provides opportunities for the formal and informal growth and development of the nursing staff concerning aspects of lactation and represents Northwest Texas Healthcare System in the community as a breastfeeding liaison and resource contact.

The RN assures provision of family centred care to an assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the nursing process and the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. The Lactation Consultant supports an organisational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer group.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care for the breastfeeding mother.
• Maintains professional behaviour when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilising appropriate resources, as needed.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• The Lactation Consultant will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
• The Lactation Consultant will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organisation and accrediting agencies.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Certification by and accredited lactation Education/Consultation Training Program
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in Newborn Nursery or NICU.
• Current licence or permit to practise nursing in the State of Texas
• Possess current BLS certification upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• NRP within 6 months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.