Lactation Consultant - Part Time Weekends

**Our promise to you:** Joining Texas Health Mansfield is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Mansfield is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off from Day One - 403-B Retirement Plan - 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave - Career Development - Whole Person Well-being Resources - Mental Health Resources and Support - Pet Benefits **Schedule:** Part time **Shift:** Day-Weekend (United States of America) **Address:** 2300 LONESTAR RD **City:** MANSFIELD **State:** Texas **Postal Code:** 76063 **Job Description:** • Evaluates the effectiveness of breastfeeding relationships, nursing staff knowledge, and products, literature, and equipment used by clients. • Assesses patient knowledge of breastfeeding and effectiveness of newborn breastfeeding behaviors, teaching these skills to the mother. • Participates in follow-up care through phone calls, educational/support groups, and possible home health visits. • Promotes and participates in hospital and departmental quality programs, developing and evaluating quality improvement projects related to patient outcomes and lactation. • Maintains clinical competency in lactation through ongoing education, seminars, classes, and conference attendance. • Assures current information in policies, procedures, and protocols affecting infant nutrition and breastfeeding needs. • Collaborates with perinatal educators, staff, and administrative teams to promote and coordinate services for childbearing families. • Provides in-service and continuing education for nursing staff and other hospital staff as needed, acting as an ongoing resource and assisting in staff orientation. • Supports and participates in organized community efforts to promote breastfeeding and assists outpatient childbearing families with education and resources. • Implements plans of care to ensure optimal newborn nutrition and provide supportive, responsive, and non-judgmental communication with patients and families. • Prepares and communicates appropriate plans of care for breastfeeding mothers and infants, including those with special needs, to patients, partners, and nursing staff. • Other duties as assigned. **Schedule:** • Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) - 12 Hours 7a or 7p shift option **Education:** • Associate's of Nursing [Preferred] • Technical/Vocational School [Required] **Work Experience:** • Clinical experience [Preferred] • Demonstrated expertise in the care of breastfeeding mothers, normal newborns, advocacy for breastfeeding and positive interpersonal relationships [Required] **Licenses and Certifications:** • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Required] **OR** International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC [Required] • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] **Physical Requirements:** *(Please click the link below to view work requirements)* Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 **Pay Range:** $22.24 - $41.37 *This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.*