Parrish Healthcare
Infant Feeding Specialist – Titusville, FL
Parrish Healthcare is looking for an Infant Feeding Specialist in Titusville, FL.
Department:
Women’s Center Schedule/Status:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Full Time Standard Hours/Week:
40
General Description
Under the general supervision of the Director Women’s Services, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, individualized lactation support services according to standards identified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, and provides consultation to the in-patient clinical staff for coordination and management of lactation.
Serves as the clinical expert for development of staff and patient education programs, including orientation for Nursery, OB/GYN/L&D and Pediatrics.
Key Responsibilities
Provides consultation to physicians, hospital staff and patients in all care settings as requested and coordinates the patient’s management of breastfeeding with other disciplines as needed.
Provides out‑patient clinical management and support to breastfeeding mothers; follows up with all breastfeeding patients discharged from the hospital.
Markets the program to the community through avenues identified in collaboration with the Communications & Marketing department.
Provides expertise based on research and standards in the management of lactation and acts as a clinical resource for staff for the inpatient populations.
Provides ongoing staff education, assists in orientation of new staff.
Evaluates equipment and supplies for use by staff and patients.
Maintains program and patient data; provides monthly status report to the MCH Supervisor regarding program quality monitors, statistics, and status on goals.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as they pertain to the work area.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Requirements Formal Education
Bachelor’s Degree required. Major(s) required: Nursing or Health related field.
Work Experience
2 to 3 years of related experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) active license.
Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Basic Life Saving (BCLS) certification (or within probation period).
Advanced and/or Pediatric Life Saving (ACLS or PALS) certification or NRP, preferred.
EKG competency, if applicable.
Full Time Benefits Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
Benefits start on Day 1.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
403(b) Retirement Program.
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance.
EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and other applicable benefits.
Annual accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
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Department:
Women’s Center Schedule/Status:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Full Time Standard Hours/Week:
40
General Description
Under the general supervision of the Director Women’s Services, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, individualized lactation support services according to standards identified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, and provides consultation to the in-patient clinical staff for coordination and management of lactation.
Serves as the clinical expert for development of staff and patient education programs, including orientation for Nursery, OB/GYN/L&D and Pediatrics.
Key Responsibilities
Provides consultation to physicians, hospital staff and patients in all care settings as requested and coordinates the patient’s management of breastfeeding with other disciplines as needed.
Provides out‑patient clinical management and support to breastfeeding mothers; follows up with all breastfeeding patients discharged from the hospital.
Markets the program to the community through avenues identified in collaboration with the Communications & Marketing department.
Provides expertise based on research and standards in the management of lactation and acts as a clinical resource for staff for the inpatient populations.
Provides ongoing staff education, assists in orientation of new staff.
Evaluates equipment and supplies for use by staff and patients.
Maintains program and patient data; provides monthly status report to the MCH Supervisor regarding program quality monitors, statistics, and status on goals.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as they pertain to the work area.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Requirements Formal Education
Bachelor’s Degree required. Major(s) required: Nursing or Health related field.
Work Experience
2 to 3 years of related experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) active license.
Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Basic Life Saving (BCLS) certification (or within probation period).
Advanced and/or Pediatric Life Saving (ACLS or PALS) certification or NRP, preferred.
EKG competency, if applicable.
Full Time Benefits Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
Benefits start on Day 1.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
403(b) Retirement Program.
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance.
EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and other applicable benefits.
Annual accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
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