Registered Nurse (RN)-Lactation Consultant, Neonatal Intermediate, FT, 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. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, educational, and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn, or breastfeeding patients.
• Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants, and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols, and preprinted orders.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient 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, tools, etc. 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.
• Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensed to practice as an RN in the state where the team member is working.
• IBCLC certification required within 18 months.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.
• This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital, Neonatal Intermediate department.