Registered Nurse (RN)-Lactation Consultant, Neonatal Intermediate, FT, Day

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients through education and consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff, and the community. The role assesses the needs of obstetrical, newborn, and breastfeeding patients and provides evidence-based nursing care and consultation in inpatient and outpatient settings, including by telephone helpline. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Two years of L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation, or related nursing experience.
• Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
• IBCLC certification required within 18 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, educational, and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn, or breastfeeding patients.
• Identify opportunities to improve care for mothers, infants, and children in inpatient and outpatient settings based on patient assessments and trends.
• Develop and revise evidence-based nursing policies, procedures, standards of care, protocols, and preprinted orders.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through direct consultation or the telephone helpline.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to identify cost-effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.
• Serve as a resource, educator, and consultant for patients, families, staff, and the community.
• Evaluate and recommend new products and tools using best-practice models, evidence-based materials, and research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree