What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant PRN position at Del Sol Medical Center?
Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
POSITION SUMMARY :
The RN / Lactation educator staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, delegates and coordinates treatment plans for outpatient and inpatient lactation instruction and support services.
The RN / Lactation Educator facilitates current, consistent and precise instructions for all lactating mothers in the Maternal Child areas which include : Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, Antepartum, Transition, and Special Care Nursery. The educator functions in coordination with the hospital policies and procedures to constantly provide improvement in the area of lactation coordination using the cost / quality models. Functions include assisting with managing the Maternal Child Area’s breastfeeding program, utilizing support education and intervention in the inpatient setting as well as throughout the continuum of care.
This process begins with maternal education in prenatal classes and continues with post discharge follow up by the educator. In addition, the lactation educator is available and responsible for phone counseling, product sales control and rental with facilitation of breastfeeding education to the mother. The lactation educator provides consistency utilizing educational opportunities for all healthcare staff members, while promoting excellence in patient / maternal care. The Lactation Educator recognizes and seizes all opportunities for outreach community services. He / she facilitates education within all healthcare disciplines to promote optimal lactation care outcomes and community services.
REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
And nutrition.
months of hire. Annual competency check-off to follow after 20 education hours are completed.
EDUCATION PREFERRED : (list required and preferred separately)
Associate level education in related health field such as nursing, occupational therapy, dietician or nutritionist, maternal child health.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : (list required and preferred separately)
REQUIRED
BCLS certification
Certified as International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant through International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Preferred
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED : (list required and preferred separately)
Minimum of one-year experience in lactation support and / or education / teaching.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :
Reads and writes basic English
Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partner’s needs.
Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred. Del Sol Medical Center is 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.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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
