RN Lactation Consultant - Obstetrics, High-Acuity Care

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision

Behavioral health & telemedicine

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse for the Obstetrics Unit. You will provide clinical expertise and teaching to ensure high-quality lactation care in a high-acuity setting, with emphasis on post-discharge teaching.

You will assess lactation needs, implement care plans for infant nutrition, and collaborate with the care team to educate patients, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida RN or eligible via compact licensure with active FL RN within 60 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Certification as an Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• Minimum 2 years’ lactation consulting experience; mother-child nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient lactation needs based on unit care plans.
• Develop and implement care plans for infant nutrition.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to educate patients, staff and community.
• Instruct patients and families on lactation techniques and care.
• Maintain and review patient records, posting tests and results.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Service excellence

Interpersonal communication

Reading/written instructions

Following verbal instructions

PC skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

IBCLC Certification

Job description

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse for the Obstetrics Unit. You will provide clinical expertise and teaching to ensure high-quality lactation care in a high-acuity setting, with emphasis on post-discharge teaching.

You will assess lactation needs, implement care plans for infant nutrition, and collaborate with the care team to educate patients, staff, and the community.