RN / Lactation Consultant Inpatient - Women's Pavilion

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) 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 :
• License : Minimum : Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida
• Preferred : International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Prospective Schedule : 7a-7p, 3p-11p or 4pm-Midnight What You'll Need To Apply 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 :
• License : Minimum : Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida
• Preferred : International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Prospective Schedule : 7a-7p, 3p-11p or 4pm-Midnight
• Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential / license verification.