Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant, FT, Days

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. This position is bonus eligible.

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 the 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 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.

This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America)

Location

Greer Medical Campus, Greer Memorial Hospital