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Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expressway North, Allen Texas 75013
Work hours: PRN, Days 8 hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Department highlights:
·       Level II Maternal Designation with Level III NICU
·       8 LDRPs, 5 Antepartum Rooms, 2 Operating Rooms
·       40 – 45 deliveries per month
·       Small team focused on BIG teamwork!
Here’s What You Need
·       Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program
·       BSN preferred
·       One-year experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
·       Lactation Consultant experience preferred
·       RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
·       BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
·       NRP – Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days required
·       IBCLC – Lactation Consultant certification within 24 months required
What You Will Do
Function as expert resource on breastfeeding issues for patients, families, community, staff and physicians
·       Serve as clinical expert for lactation issues based on evidence
·       Produce documentation that initiates, follows and revises patient’s plan of care
·       Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve care processes and promote continuity of care
·       Review patient medications for potential complications associated with breastfeeding
·       Assess outpatients for symptoms of jaundice and breastfeeding problems
·       Participate in breast pump rental and retail sales within the Breastfeeding Resource Center
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, as well as several other benefits.
·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We’re an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and the surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women’s and infants’ care. Plus, we’re an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties.  Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. You belong here.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.orgÂ
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