Women's Services - Lactation Consultant

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks qualified candidates for nursing and related clinical roles. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a two-year agreement to the unit, alongside licensure requirements and continued education expectations.

Education options include a BSN pathway or related allied health programs; licensure must be maintained according to SC boards. This opportunity supports patient care across MUSC Health with extensive clinical duties and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN licensure by SC Board or a compact state; PT/OT/SLP licensure by SC Board; NBCOT for OT; RD/RDN credential and SC Licensed Dietitian credential; IBCLC certification preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Active BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA or Red Cross required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate/Diploma in nursing with BSN in progress

BSN program enrollment within two years in position

Graduate of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field (ADA approved)

Job description

Job Description

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year agreement to the unit.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing or Associate/Diploma degree in nursing; if Associate/Diploma degree, must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years in position and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years in position; or graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology program; or a bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field of study from an American Dietetic Association approved program.

Experience

• At least 1 year of work experience in area of licensure is required. Experience practicing as an IBCLC in a high-volume Baby Friendly designated hospital is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: RN - Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. PT, OT, SLP - Licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist by the South Carolina Board of Examiners. NBCOT certification required for Occupational Therapist. Registered Dietitian - Must hold the national RD (Registered Dietitian) or RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential and hold an active state Licensed Dietitian (LD) credential issued by the SC Department of LLR. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is preferred, however if not certified IBCLC must be obtained within one year of hire and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Additional Job Description

• *Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• *Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• *Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• *Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• *Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• *Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• *Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• *Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• *Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• *Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• *Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• *Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• *Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• *Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• *Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• *Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• *Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• *Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• *Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• *Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• *Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

Medical University of South Carolina attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.