Location: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) | Downtown Dallas, Texas

Schedule/Shift: FT/Days | 7a- 7p

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 experience in Lactation Consultant and Mother/Baby (level III or higher) RN experience.
• 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.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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