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Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant, FT, Days

Prisma Health

Greer, SCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Greer, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current RN Compact LicenseIBCLC Certification Within 18 MonthsAssociate's degree

Job overview

Prisma Health seeks a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant to provide obstetrical and infant patient care through education, assessment, and consultation, both inpatient and outpatient, while developing evidence‑based policies and serving as a resource for families and staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentEducation ConsultationPolicy DevelopmentCollaborationResource Education

Qualifications

Associate Degree in NursingTwo Years L&D Mom/Baby Lactation ExperienceCurrent RN Compact LicenseIBCLC Certification Within 18 MonthsCertified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

Full job description

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.

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Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: 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

  • Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

  • IBCLC required to obtain within 18 months

  • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • NA

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Location Greer Medical Campus

Facility 1004 Greer Memorial Hospital

Department 10046170 The Family Birthplace

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