Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant Patewood Women S Education Ft

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education/consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community. **Bonus** This position is bonus eligible, follow this [link](http://careers.prismahealth.org/us/en/sign-on%20bonus%20program) for details​. **Essential Functions** * All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference. * Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.    * Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.   * Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.    * Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone helpline. * Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges. * Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community. * Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence-based materials and research.  * Performs other duties as assigned.   **Supervisory/Management Responsibilities** * This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. **Minimum Requirements** * Education - Associate' degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. * Experience - Two (2) years L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation or related nursing experience. **In Lieu Of** * NA **Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses** * Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working. * IBCLC required to obtain within 18 months * Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * NA **Work Shift** Day (United States of America) **Location** Patewood Memorial Hospital **Facility** 1046 Patewood Hospital **Department** 10467200 Women's Education-PMH Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.