RN, Lactation Consultant

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Summary:

The Lactation Consultant is an RN responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad. She is a coach, consultant, teacher and lactation expert. As a specialist they work collaboratively to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from normal newborn to the complex neonate. They will make clinical assessments and use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the physician and family breastfeeding goals.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• NICU nursing experience.
• Lactation Consultant will have a minimum of 10 continuing education hours/year of lactation focused education.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current Texas RN License.
• IBCLC (International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants), Certified Breastfeeding Educator, or Certified Breastfeeding Counselor.
• BLS Certification.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.