RN PRN - Lactation Consultant - Days

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS. When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org . To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org / careers , or www.teamacclaim.org . Job Title RN PRN - Lactation Consultant - Days Requisition Number 36838 Employment Type PRN Division WOMENS NURSING Compensation Type Hourly Job Category Nursing / LVN Hours Worked 7a-7p Location : John Peter Smith Hospital Shift Worked Day Job Description Job Summary : The Registered Nurse I PRN assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists to provide quality patient care for assigned patients. This role is committed to working a minimum number of shifts per the RN PRN Workplan agreement. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients to include education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Maintains safe and clean working environment ensuring compliance with procedure rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to optimize numbers of breastfeeding and breast milk feeding infants.
• Develops and implements standards of care, policies and procedures for breastfeeding / breast milk management.
• Assesses infant's readiness to breastfeeding / breast milk feeding.
• Documents teaching and consultation and response in the medical record. Reports findings to appropriate staff.
• Provides education to parents who are interested in breastfeeding / breast milk feeding. May include : bedside consultation, classes, reading materials, or other methods identified as needed.
• Participates in discharge teaching related to breastfeeding / breast milk feeding.
• Provides telephone counseling to breastfeeding / breast milk feeding mothers in the community.
• Provides education for prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding mothers and assists with the education of Network employees on the subject of lactation support.
• Serves as a resource person for physicians, CNMs, NP, PAs, nurses and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal care.
• Provides and coordinates patient care, educates patients and public about various health conditions, and provides advice and emotional support to patients and family members.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records and directs care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications :
• Nursing Diploma from an Accredited Diploma Program or Associate or higher Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 6 plus months of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse.
• 1 plus year of recent experience providing professional breastfeeding support and / or human lactation education.
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
• Must register for, test, and achieve within 12 months of hire, the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Completion of unit specific competency based orientation program within 90 days. Preferred Qualifications :
• Bachelors or higher Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 2 years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse
• Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Location Address : 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States