RN, Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant Lead - Perinatal Admin (Windcrest)

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Summary :

The Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant Lead is responsible for overseeing and providing expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants. This role involves leading a team of lactation consultants, offering in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, promote breastfeeding success, and ensure optimal care for mothers and infants. The Lactation Consultant Lead works closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care, promote lactation resources, and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge. This role also includes staff training, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Leadership & Team Management :

Clinical Lactation Care :

Program Development & Improvement :

Patient and Family Education :

Quality Improvement & Data Collection :

Administrative Duties :

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Associate degree in nursing is required.

Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills required

Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and support diverse patient populations

Strong organizational and documentation skills required

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lactation consultant, with at least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Experience in a hospital or clinical setting, particularly in maternal-child health or women's health, is preferred.

Must have the ability to assess and manage a wide range of lactation issues using the nursing process.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of employment or compact is required.

IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification is required within one year of hire date.

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification is required.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification, and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type : Full Time