RN Lactation Counselor | Post Partum | PRN

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UF Health in St. Augustine, FL seeks an RN Lactation Counselor to lead breastfeeding education for patients and staff, including NICU support. The role supports exclusive breastfeeding initiatives and coordinates around‑the‑clock lactation coverage.

Requirements include active Florida RN license, BLS/NRP/STABLE, and lactation credentials (CLC/IBCLC preferred). 0–1 year RN experience; BSN preferred or commitment to obtain BSN.

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Florida RN license.
• Lactation certification (CLC or IBCLC) preferred.
• BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required or in progress.

Mansioni

• Provides individual and group breastfeeding education for patients and families, evidence-based.
• Assists with breastfeeding through evaluation, guidance and recommendations for all patients, including NICU.
• Documents in medical record regarding consults and progress (latch, interaction, etc.).
• Provides consult services by phone for patients and staff.
• Provides breastfeeding education to staff as necessary.
• Coordinates 24-hour lactation support for the department using CLCs when possible.
• Compiles statistics on breastfeeding and reports findings to management.
• Participates in external education services for childbirth classes and breastfeeding support groups.
• Provides direct patient care as needed per RN duties.

Conoscenze

Lactation counseling

Patient education

Group instruction

Documentation

Formazione

Graduate Accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred / commitment to earn BSN

Descrizione del lavoro

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).