RN/Lactation Consultant-Inpatient

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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, and 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.

Requirements

Associate degree (or equivalent) in nursing from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Two (2) years of registered nursing experience
Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act) [includes multistate compact licensure].
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP).
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) within one (1) year post-hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Advanced lactation consultant training.
Two (2) to five (5) years of obstetrical registered nursing experience.
IBCLC credential from the IBLCE at hire.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates inpatient breastfeeding needs.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity.
Demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence (I CARE values).
Enhances and contributes to a safe environment for all colleagues, visitors, and patients.
Updates resources and documentation.
Trains staff members and community members in breastfeeding techniques.
Performs other duties.