RN - Lactation Consultant - Lactation RN

Company: Winter Haven Hospital
Location: Winter Haven
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

RN - Lactation ConsultantThe Lactation Consultant ? RN provides specialized assistance to the breastfeeding mothers and infants, provides lactation education to the staff and customers, and serves as a role model for the staff in working with breastfeeding families. The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process and clinical standards, delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team, is responsible for professional accountability and development, and serves as a resource for the staff.

This is a full time, variable shift position at Winter Haven Women's Hospital.

Must already have CLC or IBCLC.

Certifications and LicensuresRequiredBLS (Basic Life Support)AndNRP (Neonatal)AndRN (Registered Nurse)State of FloridaAndCLC (Lactation Counselor)OrIBCLC (Lactation)

EducationRequiredAssociate'sNursingOrTechnicalNursingPreferredBachelor'sNursing

ExperienceRequired3 yearsClinical Specialty

Specific SkillsRequiredCustomer service skillsRequiredCritical thinking skillsRequiredWork independentlyRequiredOrganizational skillsRequiredKnowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to positionRequiredInterpersonal skillsRequiredWritten and verbal communication skillsRequiredDelegation skillsRequiredAdministrative and clerical skillsRequiredComputer skills appropriate to positionRequiredMedical terminology use and understandingRequiredWork with a team

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