Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant, Patewood, PRN, Day

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education / consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values :   Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.

Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.

Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone helpline.

Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.

Serves as a resource / educator / consultant for patient / families / staff and the community.

Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence-based materials and research.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate' degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience - Two (2) years L&D, Mom / Baby, lactation or related nursing experience.

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina

IBCLC required or expected to obtain within 1 year

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Memorial Hospital

Facility

1046 Patewood Hospital

Department

10467200 Women's Education-PMH

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