Registered Nurse-Lactation Consultant-Per Diem​/Flex

Registered Nurse-Lactation Consultant-Per Diem/Flex-Days Location Beaumont, TX Job Code 12384 # of openings 1

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

The Lactation Consultant provides support and instruction to mother‑infant pairs with breastfeeding needs/lactation problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for adolescents and adults as necessary. The lactation consultant is specially trained to prevent, recognize and solve breastfeeding difficulties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assesses the knowledge level and personal goals of the mother to identify educational opportunities related to breastfeeding.
• Actively promotes breastfeeding and instructs mothers on all tasks necessary to reach their own goals for breastfeeding.
• Will evaluate breastfeeding oral motor mechanics of infants and milk transfer and will make appropriate recommendations and management strategies based on these findings.
• Plans and coordinates staff breastfeeding education activities in collaboration with the department leadership.
• Will serve as an expert resource to departments and staff through the facility to ensure knowledge of, and adherence to, hospital policies and procedures related to human milk collection, storage, transport and feedings.
• Works with staff that provide breastfeeding support to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients who require breastfeeding support throughout the facility.

Graduate of a nursing program

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse or a recognized compact state license.

Current Certification as a IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant).

Proof of BLS certification within 30 days.