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. Qualifications 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: License: Minimum: Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida Preferred: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Prospective Schedule: 7a-7p, 3p-11p or 4pm-Midnight Responsibilities Your Role: 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/plans/implements/evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served. Identifies discharge planning needs; makes appropriate referrals. Provides telephone counseling service, as needed. Documents patient interventions. Assists nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills. Maintains current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources. Participates in relevant committees and planning boards. Orients students and staff to lactation program. Offers formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation. Provides current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated. Provides resources/information to individuals or community groups. Participates in community education activities and programs. Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical specialty. Reads current professional publications. Consults with other healthcare professionals. Reports To: RN/Nurse Manager (Job Code (JC): 031001) d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392