Lactation Consultant RN

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

403b

Job summary

South County Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to coordinate total nursing care and lead patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team. BSN is required, with AD graduates encouraged to pursue a BSN within three years of employment.

The role requires current Rhode Island RN licensure or in process and a valid BLS certification. South County Health offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School or College of Nursing.
• BSN required; AD graduates may enroll in BSN program to complete within 3 years.
• Current RN licensure in Rhode Island or pending.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.

Skills

Nursing

RN license

Education

BSN

RN license (RI)

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Job Summary:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary approach in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Provides comprehensive care for the life span of patients where applicable. Effectively delivers patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.

Graduate of an accredited School or College of Nursing. BSN required; may consider AD graduates currently enrolled in BSN program with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years of employment. Current RN licensure in the State of Rhode Island or pending. Valid BLS from American Heart Association. Current IBCLC or pending.

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.