Overview

The Lactation RN will assist patient's mothers with breastfeeding/pumping/kangaroo care; provide education and support to parents and staff on the benefits of breastfeeding; collect and maintain data on breastfed infants; provide education on benefits of donor breast milk when appropriate, assist with consents; manage and monitor the ordering, supplies, and storage for banked breast milk sufficient for the unit needs; assist staff with preparation and storage of expressed breast milk; and assist with discharge teaching/education. The Lactation RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse, when assigned. The Lactation RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and /or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. The Register Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse.
Qualifications

1 year related experience and IBCLC certified preferred 

 

Required Education: Associates' degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered. Preferred Education: BSN Necessary Skills: Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care and delivery Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida BLS from the American Heart Association Effective July 1, 2018, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire or transfer. Existing employees are required to have NRP by December 31, 2018. IBCLC Professional Certification within 24 months of hire or transfer into the position Required Experience: 1-2 years related experience Preferred Experience: 1 year of clinical experience Age of Patients Served: Infants (< 1 year)