RN/Lactation Consultant Outpatient- Women's Pavilion Job at Tallahassee Memorial, Tallahassee, FL

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  • Tallahassee Memorial
  • Tallahassee, FL

Job Description

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)

Job Tags

Full time,

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