RN Lactation II - PRN - Day Shift
Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionOur lactation services are one reason many moms
choose Clements University Hospital. We're part of the Texas Ten
Step Program, which involves a highly supportive, compassionate
approach to breastfeeding. Our team includes certified lactation
consultants who are available seven days a week, and our Women's
Resource Center provides ongoing breastfeeding support and
education. Experience and Education Licensed Registered Nurse in
state of Texas or compact Two (2) years of mother baby and
lactation assistant experience is required Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American
Heart Association (AHA) is required NRP certification Lactation
consultant with IBCLC certification Job Duties * Performs and
accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional
assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific
criteria (children, adolescents, adults and elder adults). *
Actively anticipates patient's and/or patient's family needs and
expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment
to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes
critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing lactation
nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit
expectation. * Identifies and implements appropriate nursing
interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate
and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator
of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of
the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Shares information
and observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner
that advocates for optimal patient care. * Appropriately
prioritizes lactation nursing interventions based upon completed
assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced
by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes
follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan
of care and keeps patient, family and/or caregiver informed. *
Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to
the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the
plan of care in an accurate and timely manner. * Adheres to
appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies,
procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of
nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, professional practice
model (Shared governance) and care delivery model (Relationship
Based Care) into the provision of safe, quality patient care.
Nursing care is based on current literature and research. *
Provides appropriate & timely answers and/or education to patients,
patient\'s families, significant others and/or caregivers.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education
provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence,
obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family,
significant other and/or /caregivers. Demonstrates effective
communication based on individual patient needs and learning
preferences. * Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant
other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family
participation in care. Reviews personalized patient lactation plan
of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards
accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. * Advocate for
resources and support that enhance patient safety and
unit/hospital-based initiatives. Participates in evaluating data to
guide decisions regarding unit / department budget formulation and
implementation. * Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive
feedback to peers regarding performance. Holds co-workers
accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and
standards. Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk. *
Performance Improvement: Accountable for patient care and
quality/safety initiatives (EX: patient safety, patient
satisfaction, infection control). * Shares professional and
technical information with colleagues and students. Offers self as
a resource as needed to others (Example: unit expert, lends a hand
when needed). * Performs other duties as assigned. Security This
position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history
record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to
an educational and working environment that provides equal
opportunity to all members of the University community. In
accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits
unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of:
race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual
harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship
status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT
Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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