RN-Consultant Lactation

Company: Prisma Health Upstate
Location: Columbia
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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

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• 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 ShiftEvening (United States of America)LocationRichlandFacility1510 Richland HospitalDepartment15107200 Women's EducationShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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