RN/Lactation Consultant Inpatient - Women's Pavilion

Lactation Consultant

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.

Job Description

• 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, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs, considering age-specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
• Identify discharge planning needs; make appropriate referrals.
• Provide telephone counseling service, as needed.
• Document patient interventions.
• Assist nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills.
• Maintain current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources.
• Participate in relevant committees and planning boards.
• Orient students and staff to lactation program.
• Offer formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation.
• Provide current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated.
• Provide resources/information to individuals or community groups.
• Participate in community education activities and programs.
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences related to clinical specialty.
• Read current professional publications.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• 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: Minimum: Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida; Preferred: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Reports To

• RN/Nurse Manager (Job Code (JC): 031001)