Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
RN/Lactation Consultant Outpatient
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
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:
Primary Stroke Center
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.
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 and evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age‑specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
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
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
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
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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:
Primary Stroke Center
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.
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 and evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age‑specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
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
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
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
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