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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

RN/Lactation Consultant Outpatient

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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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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