RN Lactation Counselor | Post Partum | PRN

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The RN Lactation Counselor works closely with patients and staff to support exclusive breastfeeding efforts. The role provides evidence-based individual and group breastfeeding education to patients and families, assists with breastfeeding evaluation and guidance—including for the NICU population—and documents consultations and related progress in the medical record. The counselor also provides phone consultations and staff education, coordinates 24-hour lactation support, compiles breastfeeding-related statistics, and may participate in childbirth classes and breastfeeding support groups. Direct patient care consistent with the Registered Nurse job description is provided as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 0–1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Active Florida nursing license.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• STABLE certification.
• BLS certification provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal resuscitation certification is required within 3 months of hire and must be maintained according to NRP guidelines every 2 years.
• STABLE certification is required within 6 months of hire; renewal is not necessary.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree; in lieu of a BSN, commitment to earn a BSN within an established period of time is required.
• RN experience in a Labor/Delivery setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide current, evidence-based individual and group breastfeeding education to patients and families.
• Assist patients with breastfeeding through evaluation, guidance, and recommendations, including patients in the NICU.
• Document consultations, services provided, progress, and relevant observations in the medical record.
• Provide lactation consultation by phone to patients and staff.
• Provide breastfeeding education to staff as needed.
• Coordinate 24-hour lactation support for the department, using CLCs whenever possible.
• Compile statistics related to breastfeeding and staff documentation, and report findings to management as requested.
• Participate in external education services, including childbirth classes and breastfeeding support groups.
• Provide direct patient care consistent with the Registered Nurse job description as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level