Registered Nurse; RN - Lactation Consultant

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant, FT, Day
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education/consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.

Sign-On Bonus

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Essential Functions

* All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

* Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.

* Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

* Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.

* Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone helpline.

* Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.

* Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community.

* Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence-based materials and research.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

* This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

* Education - Associate' degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

* Experience - Two (2) years L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation or related nursing experience.

In Lieu Of

* NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina

* IBCLC required or expected to obtain within 1 year

* Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

Women's Education

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