Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant, FT, Days at Prisma Health summary:
As a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant, I provide care and education to obstetrical and infant patients, serving as a resource for families and health care staff. My responsibilities include assessing patient needs, improving maternal and infant care, and contributing to evidence-based nursing policies. I collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective discharges and utilize best practices to evaluate new tools and resources.
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Job Summary
Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education/consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.
Accountabilities
- Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients. 40%
- Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. 15%
- Develops and revises evidence based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders. 5%
- Provides evidence based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone help-line. 20%
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges. 5%
- Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community. 10%
- Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence based materials and research. 5%
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Minimum Experience
2 years Nursing experience in Mom/Baby, L&D or as a lactation consultation
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
SC Registered Nurse
Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or equivalent with the expectation of obtaining IBCLC within 1 year of hire.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1520 Baptist Hospital
Department
15207200 Women's Education
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Keywords:
lactation consultant, registered nurse, maternal care, infant health, breastfeeding education, obstetrical nursing, patient assessment, evidence-based care, healthcare collaboration, nursing policy
