Lactation Counselor

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lactation Counselor? At Del Sol Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 AirMed 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lactation Counselor like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lactation Counselor facilitates current, consistent and precise instruction for all lactating mothers in the Maternal Child areas which include: Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby. The Lactation Counselor functions in coordination with the hospitals policies and procedures to constantly provide improvement in the area of lactation coordination using the coist/quality models. Functions include managing the Maternal Child area’s breastfeeding programs, utilizing support education and intervention in the inpatient setting as well as throughout the continuum of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consult with medical staff and seek appropriate medical management as needed.
• Educated staff through in servicing and evaluating of breastfeeding techniques. Provides education to mother during prenatal classes and continuing through discharge planning follow up.
• Familiar with all types of breastfeeding equipment through product evaluation and usage. Able to determine appropriate usage of equipment. Right product for right patient at the right time.
• Available to provide outreach teaching to physician’s offices, skills fairs, and community programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Lactation Counselor
• BCLS Certification (within 3 months of hire)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Should have experience teaching staff through educational in services or seminars. Previous teaching experience preferred
• Preferred healthcare experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Graduate from an Accredited Associate Degree of Baccalaureate Degree
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team to ensure quality care
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills and ability to prioritize needs continuously
• Ability to lead a team and function as a team member
• Excellent customer service skills, follow AIDET philosophy
• Computer literate in charting and order entry
• Must demonstrate broad knowledge of all aspects of breastfeeding including the psychosocial
• Will have experience in maternal/child development, prenatal education, breastfeeding support, and nutrition
• Must possess a strong foundation in relation to nutritional support of the preterm infant.
• At least 20 hours of breastfeeding education
• Preferred International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• S.T.A.B.L.E course certification
• Preferred Certified Breastfeeding Educator certification.
• Career Path: to continue education and skill development with constant improvement in through all avenues of continuing education
• Degree of Supervision: minimal supervision required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300 patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lactation Counselor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.