Lactation Consultant / RN/IBCLC (In Home & Telehealth)- Houston, TX

<p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>Partum Health is seeking an RN/IBCLC to provide personalized evidence-based lactation consultations to our prenatal and postnatal clients.&nbsp; The RN/IBCLC will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of maternal health experts that includes physical therapists, mental health therapists, nutritionists, doulas and dedicated care coordinators- all of whom collaborate to make Partum Health’s whole person care care model for growing families a reality. <br><br>As a valuable member of our team you’ll be responsible for delivering clinical care- supporting the parent-infant breastfeeding dyad in both the antepartum and postpartum period. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, counseling, educating and treating patients in the Houston region through telehealth and in-home appointments. <br><br>This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing passionate team focused on advancing women’s health for mothers, babies and their families. &nbsp;</p> <p>This is a contractor role and offers the flexibility to set your own hours and grow with our team.&nbsp; Partum Health is currently seeking RN/IBCLCs with flexibility to provide home visits within the Houston Metro Region</p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide lactation/infant feeding support via telehealth and in-person, in-home care&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate breast/chestfeeding support for Partum Health’s clients</li> <li>Promote breast/chestfeeding and assist parents in reaching their own breast/chestfeeding goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Review, update and evaluate suitable educational materials to facilitate understanding.&nbsp;</li> <li>Adjust teaching to meet patient and family needs including language and literacy level.&nbsp;</li> <li>Documents patient education and progress in accordance with practice standards within our HIPAA compliant EHR.</li> <li>Communicate via our HIPAA compliant chat with patients as needed.</li> <li>Maintain professional growth in the area of educational techniques to promote quality patient education services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide materials necessary to promote successful breastfeeding to client&nbsp; examples include nipple shields and needle-free syringes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Consistently ensure a world-class level of clinical care and patient experience; ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care; which ensure patient confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication skills and excellent "bedside" manner</li> <li>Excitement to join a team buil