RN / Lactation Consultant Outpatient- Women's Pavilion

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a

private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides

care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We

are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the

diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader

and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care

hospital and the region's only : Level II Trauma Center Primary

Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive

Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic &

surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a

psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six

residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications Required Education : Graduate of an approved school

of Nursing Preferred Education : Bachelor’s of Science Degree in

Nursing Advanced Training in Certified Lactation Consultant Program

Required Experience : Two (2) to five (5) years of Nursing

Experience Preferred Experience : Two (2) to five (5) years of

Obstetrical Nursing Experience One (1) to two (2) years as a

Lactation Consultant Required Certification / License / Registry :

Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida International

Board Certified Lactation Consultant Responsibilities Your Role :

Responsible for provision and coordination of in- and out-patient

breastfeeding needs, updating resources and documentation.

Responsible for training the staff and community in breastfeeding

techniques. Assess / plans / implements / evaluates individualized

teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with

consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient

population served. Identifies discharge planning needs; makes

appropriate referrals. Provides telephone counseling service, as

needed. Documents patient interventions. Assists nurses and other

health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and

intervention skills. Maintains current and accurate patient

breastfeeding materials and resources. Participates in relevant

committees and planning boards. Orients students and staff to

lactation program. Offers formal and informal staff educational

programs in the area of lactation. Provides current and accurate

resource information to staff as indicated. Provides

resources / information to individuals or community groups.

Participates in community education activities and programs.

Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical

specialty. Reads current professional publications. Consults with

other healthcare professionals. Reports To : RN / Nurse Manager (Job

Code (JC) : 031001)