RN/Lactation Consultant-Inpatient

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

• Provides and coordinates inpatient breastfeeding needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity.
• Demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence (I CARE values).
• Enhances and contributes to a safe environment for all colleagues, visitors, and patients.
• Updates resources and documentation.
• Trains staff members and community members in breastfeeding techniques.
• Performs other duties.

REPORTS TO

• RN (Registered Nurse)/Nurse Manager (job code (JC): )

SUPERVISES

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in nursing from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of registered nursing experience

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced lactation consultant training. Two (2) to five (5) years of obstetrical registered nursing experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act) (includes multistate compact licensure).
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP).
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) within one (1) year post-hire.

Preferred Certification/License/Registry:

• IBCLC credential from the IBLCE at hire.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.