Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant, Family Birthplace, PRN, Day

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, educational, and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn, or breastfeeding patients.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants, and children based on patient assessments and trends in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policies, procedures, standards of care, protocols, and preprinted orders.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through direct consultation or via a telephone helpline.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to identify cost-effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.
• Serves as a resource, educator, and consultant for patients, families, staff, and the community.
• Evaluates and recommends new products and tools using best practice models, evidence-based materials, and research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred).
• Two (2) years of L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation, or related nursing experience.
• Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
• IBCLC certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).

Location: Oconee Medical Campus, 1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital, The Family Birthplace.