Lactation Specialist RN, Womens Services, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Lactation Specialist RN provides inpatient lactation education services to promote breastfeeding as the optimal form of infant nutrition. This role involves training and supporting mother/infant pairs to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience, thereby increasing the duration of breastfeeding practices. The specialist collaborates with various healthcare teams to identify at-risk mothers and newborns, develops educational programs, and participates in community outreach to enhance lactation support services.

Requirements

• Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Valid Florida RN license is required.
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) as an IBCLC required, or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare teams to identify mothers and newborns at risk for breastfeeding problems.
• Provides follow-up support or facilitates appropriate referrals for post-discharge support.
• Develops a nursing staff lactation support teaching program in collaboration with the clinical educator and Breastfeeding Task Force.
• Teaches and mentors nursing staff in clinical breastfeeding support skills.
• Incorporates teaching fundamentals of successful breastfeeding and lactation support during clinical interventions.
• Utilizes evidence-based research to support clinical, educational, and consultative roles.
• Participates in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidence-based lactation services.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice and protocols in lactation.
• Identifies and analyzes system barriers to excellent care and develops plans to resolve them.
• Demonstrates professional leadership and development through conduct and communication.
• Develops and provides breastfeeding resource services in cooperation with IBCLCs and parent educators.
• Participates in community outreach to support breastfeeding and increase awareness of lactation services.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for per diem staff.
• Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree