RN/Lactation Consultant-Outpatient Flex
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. 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.
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 and two (2) years of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 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].
- IBCLC credential from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Advanced lactation consultant training.
- Two (2) to five (5) years of obstetrical registered nursing experience.
- Five (5) years of lactation consult experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides and coordinates outpatient breastfeeding care.
- 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.
- Communicates effectively with breastfeeding mothers, physicians, and colleagues to provide essential breastfeeding support in-person, virtually, and via telephone.
- Educates staff members and community members in breastfeeding techniques.
- Oversees weekly breastfeeding support group.
- Assists in the breastfeeding retail store.
- Updates resources and documentation.
- Performs other duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
