RN/Lactation Consultant - Women's Pavilion

Company: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are & What We DoTallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.How You'll Make An ImpactYour Role:
  • Responsible for provision and coordination of in- and out-patient breastfeeding needs, updating resources and documentation.
  • Responsible for training the staff and community in breastfeeding techniques.
  • Assess/plans/implements/evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
  • Identifies discharge planning needs; makes appropriate referrals.
  • Provides telephone counseling service, as needed.
  • Documents patient interventions.
  • Assists nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills.
  • Maintains current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources.
  • Participates in relevant committees and planning boards.
  • Orients students and staff to lactation program.
  • Offers formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation.
  • Provides current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated.
  • Provides resources/information to individuals or community groups.
  • Participates in community education activities and programs.
  • Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical specialty.
  • Reads current professional publications.
  • Consults with other healthcare professionals.Reports To:
    • RN/Nurse Manager (Job Code (JC): 031001)What You'll Need To ApplyRequired Education:
      • Graduate of an approved school of NursingPreferred Education:
        • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing
        • Advanced Training in Certified Lactation Consultant ProgramRequired Experience:
          • Two (2) to five (5) years of Nursing ExperiencePreferred Experience:
            • Two (2) to five (5) years of Obstetrical Nursing Experience
            • One (1) to two (2) years as a Lactation Consultant Required Certification/License/Registry:
              • Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of FloridaPreferred Certification/License/Registry:
                • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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