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

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• 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 the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• 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 health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.
• Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation or related nursing experience.
• In Lieu Of: NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• 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 required to obtain within 18 months.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Memorial Hospital

Facility

Patewood Hospital

Department

Women's Education-PMH

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