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Job Summary
Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education / consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.
Accountabilities
- Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.40%
- Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.15%
- Develops and revises evidence based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.5%
- Provides evidence based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with thepatientor thetelephone help-line. 20%
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges. 5%
- Serves as a resource / educator / consultant for patient / families / staff and the community. 10%
- Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence based materials and research.5%
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Minimum Experience
2 yearsNursing experience in Mom / Baby, L&D or as a lactation consultation
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
SC Registered Nurse
Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or equivalent with the expectation of obtaining IBCLC within 1 year of hire.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1520 Baptist Hospital
Department
15207200 Women's Education
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