RN Lactation Consultant

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an RN Lactation Consultant today with Medical City Dallas.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Provides expert care in lactation management according to the ILCA Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants. Provides informal and formal staff development learning activities related to breastfeeding management. Serves as an expert consultant to maternal‑child staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the management of patients with complex breastfeeding problems. Participates in program development activities. Practices according to the family‑centered maternity care model.

• Participates in the development, coordination, managing, facilitating, conducting, and evaluating of onboarding and orientation programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel.
• Conducts orientation in a manner that facilitates a positive learning environment. Incorporates organizational values/culture into the orientation process.
• Identifies learning needs of staff and assesses practice gaps, comparing competencies to actual practice. Plans educational content with learner engagement.
• Partners with the Clinical Education Market Director to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine aptitude management activities.
• Demonstrates an expertise of adult educational theory and the ability to apply evaluation methodologies (i.e., Kirkpatrick) into courses and curriculum to refine clinical programs.

• Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing, preferred.
• If RN, and if hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position.
• Associate Degree required.
• Continuing education in lactation and breastfeeding required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in maternal‑child health nursing in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Experience with breastfeeding management required.
• Current RN License in the State of Texas or compact license, preferred.
• IBCLC required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider.
• NRP within 3 months of hire.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center with more than 1,500 physicians, many recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in‑house physician…