Lactation Consultant NICU Non Registered Nurse

Company: Medical City Arlington
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionSHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Medical City ArlingtonLactation Specialist NICU Non-Registered NurseFull Time Nights Rotating WeekendsWe are currently seeking a Lactation Consultant to join our family. Come be a part of the change!What you will do in this role:Conducts breastfeeding assessments either in person or over the phone; counsels and provides clients with solutions to problems such as insufficient weight gain, cleft palate and prematurity in infants and mastitis in nursing mothers; provides clients of the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) with up-to-date information regarding breastfeeding; and performs related duties as required.

• Displays effective communication and counseling skills in both English and Spanish.
• Provides individualized breastfeeding care with an emphasis on the mother's ability to make informed decisions.
• Possesses ability to use adult education principles to provide instruction to the mother that will meet her needs.
• Ability to select appropriate written information and other teaching aides when working with mothers.
• Possesses the ability to accurately provide history and assessment documentation.
• Identifies and communicates correct latch-on (attachment) to nursing mothers.
• Possesses ability to identify breast abnormalities.
• Demonstrates support for continuation of breastfeeding when mother is separated from her baby.
• Shows a broad knowledge on breast feeding related equipment and demonstrates appropriate use and understanding of potential disadvantages and/or risk.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Medical City Arlington is a 432-bed full-service hospital located in the heart of the growing South Arlington area. Our team consists of well over 1,000 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare personnel. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort worth healthcare with nearly 700 highly skilled physicians who represent a wide variety of medical specialties. Together we form a team that focused on high-quality care delivered safely in an environment filled with compassion and service.
  
  We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Medical City Arlington we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of the unique benefits we offer include:
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
    
    
    
    HCA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    What qualification you will need:
    • BCLS required
    • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC) required
      
      We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.NoticeOur Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.

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