RN/Lactation Consultant Outpatient - Women's Pavilion
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Job Location:
Tallahassee, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
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 6000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the regions healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the regions 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.
HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT
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)
WHAT YOULL NEED TO APPLY
Required Education:
- Graduate of an approved school of Nursing
Preferred Education:
- Bachelors 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
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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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
OUR WHY Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a community asset that drives the health of our region more than any other organization. Every colleague – in every role – serves as a steward of this crucial asset. We understand the sacred trust given to us by our patients to care for ... View more
