Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

• You consider the developmental goals for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients during the assessment of patients. 

• You will provide outpatient education and support for expectant and new parents. 

• You will conduct classes that impart information encompassing breastfeeding according to the stated objectives and content for each topic. 

• You will orient new employees of Women’s Services to SDGH’s Lactation Department, as appropriate. 

Education and Experience: 

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing - required 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred 

• 1+ year of nursing experience in Labor and Delivery - required 

• 2 years’ experience as a lactation educator in an inpatient setting - preferred 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Current Texas RN License or a Compact RN license from a NCLA Compact State required. New hires have 90 days from start date to obtain Texas RN License 

• Current BLS certification required 

• NRP – required as per St. David’s HealthCare policy 

• ACLS/ALS – required as per St. David’s HealthCare policy 

• IBCLC (Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) within 1 year of hire date required. 

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

St. David’sGeorgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin,Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for itsLevel IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest PainCenter. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care,inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, andmore.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of thelargest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’sHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.