RN/Lactation Consultant

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

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. 

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your Role:

• Responsible for provision and coordination of in- and out-patient breastfeeding needs, updating resources and documentation.
• Responsible for training the staff and community in breastfeeding techniques.
• Assess/plans/implements/evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
• Identifies discharge planning needs; makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides telephone counseling service, as needed.
• Documents patient interventions.
• Assists nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills.
• Maintains current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources.
• Participates in relevant committees and planning boards.
• Orients students and staff to lactation program.
• Offers formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation.
• Provides current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated.
• Provides resources/information to individuals or community groups.
• Participates in community education activities and programs.
• Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical specialty.
• Reads current professional publications.
• Consults with other healthcare professionals.

Reports To:

• RN/Nurse Manager (Job Code (JC): 031001)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Training in Certified Lactation Consultant Program

Required Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Nursing Experience

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Obstetrical Nursing Experience
• One (1) to two (2) years as a Lactation Consultant

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida

Preferred Certification/License/Registry:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.