Position: RN, Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant – Specialty Lactation (San Antonio)
About: The Registered Nurse Lactation Counselor provides expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, enhance breastfeeding success, and ensure optimal care for mothers and infants. The Lactation Counselor collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, provide education, and maintain continuity of support. Additionally, the role includes patient education, staff training, and promotion of lactation resources within a healthcare setting.
Requirements: Education/Skills: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred. Experience: Hospital experience preferred; Outpatient follow-up care experience preferred; In-depth knowledge of lactation practices, breastfeeding management, and maternal-infant health required; Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills; Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills; Collaborative teamwork abilities; Strong organizational and documentation skills. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: RN License in the state of employment or compact required; IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required; BLS certification required.
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, employee discount on food and beverages
