What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN - Lactation Consultant position at BayCare?
Position Description: RN - Lactation Consultant
The 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.
Why BayCare?
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Benefits:
- Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts and more
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse license
- BLS
- NRP
- CLC or IBCLC
- 3 years RN experience in Women's Health
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Mother/Baby RN experience is strongly preferred
Facility:
BayCare Health System, Lactation-WHWH
Location: Winter Haven Womens
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: varied
Shift: Shift 4
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Every Other
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off