RN Lactation Counselor | Post Partum | PRN

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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UF Health seeks an RN Lactation Counselor to advance exclusive breastfeeding through education for patients and staff. The role involves direct patient care, NICU support when needed, and coordinating 24-hour lactation coverage.

The position requires nursing licensure in Florida, with preference for BSN and Lactation certification. BLS/NRP/STABLE certifications are expected within specified timelines and timelines. This role supports mother-baby care in a hospital setting.

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; in lieu of BSN, commitment to earn BSN within an established period.
• 0–1 year RN experience, preferably in Labor/Delivery or maternal-newborn.
• Active Florida Nursing License.
• Certification in Lactation Counseling (CLC) or IBCLC preferred.
• BLS/CPR and NRP/STABLE certifications within required timelines.

Mansioni

• Provide individual and group breastfeeding education for patients and families; evidence-based and current.
• Assist with breastfeeding support for all patients, including NICU, with evaluation and guidance.
• Document consults, services rendered, and progress in the medical record.
• Provide breastfeeding consults by phone for patients and staff.
• Coordinate 24-hour lactation support for the department using CLCs when possible.
• Participate in external childbirth classes and breastfeeding support groups.
• Deliver direct patient care as needed per RN duties.

Conoscenze

Breastfeeding education

Nursing assessment

Documentation accuracy

Formazione

Graduate Accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred; commit to earn BSN

Active FL Nursing License

CLC or IBCLC certification preferred

Strumenti

BLS

NRP

STABLE

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Overview

The RN Lactation Counselor possesses a strong background in mother baby care. In this role, the RN works closely with patients and staff to drive efforts of exclusive breast feeding. Provides group and individual education services to patients and provides education to staff as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group breastfeeding education for patient and families, that is evidenced based and current.
• Assists with breast feeding as needed through evaluation, guidance, and recommendation for all patients, including NICU population.
• Documents in medical record regarding consult, services rendered, progress and pertinent information noted, (i.e. latch, interaction, etc.).
• Provides consult services by phone for both patients and staff.
• Provides breast feeding education to staff as necessary.
• Coordinates 24 hour lactation support for the department utilizing CLC's whenever possible.
• Compiles statistics related to breast feeding and staff documentation concerning breast feeding. Provides report on findings to management as requested.
• Participate in external education services for Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Support Groups.
• Provides direct patient care consistent with the Registered Nurse job description as necessary.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Graduate Accredited School of Nursing

Preferences:
BSN degree. In lieu of BSN, commitment to earn BSN within an established period of time required.

Experience Requirements

• 0 -1 year Registered Nurse experience

Preferences:
RN experience in Labor/Delivery setting

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Active FL Nursing License
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• STABLE

Additional Information

BLS, provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.
Neonatal resuscitation certification required within 3 months of hire and will be maintained to NRP guidelines (every 2 years).
STABLE required within 6 months of hire (renewal is not necessary).