Registered Nurse RN - Lactation Consultant

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly performance appraisals

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven is seeking a dedicated RN - Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding mothers and infants. This full-time position involves providing specialized education to staff and clients while fostering a supportive environment for breastfeeding families. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and have at least 3 years of experience in Women's Health. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification needed.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
• CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) or IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential is necessary.
• 3 years of RN experience in Women's Health is mandatory.
• Experience in Mother/Baby RN role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assistance to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Serve as a resource and role model for staff working with breastfeeding families.
• Utilize nursing processes and clinical standards in patient care.

Skills

Clinical standards

Nursing process

Patient care delegation

Breastfeeding education

Role modeling

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job 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.

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 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work

Every Other

On Call

No

Remote Work

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled