Lactation Discharge Educ RN PT Days
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Sarasota, FL, USA
Job Description
Childbirth Education
Job Summary
The Lactation/Discharge/Educator Registered Nurse is a lactation-certified nurse who demonstrates clinical expertise, professional judgment, and knowledge of the breastfeeding dyad, and is responsible for providing education and support to breastfeeding mothers and families, prenatally and postpartum, in the in-patient and outpatient setting. In addition to conducting lactation assessment of the dyad, creating a lactation plan of care as needed, this position will be responsible for providing the appropriate designated education as needed, whether it be discharge or childbirth, and will assists with staff education events, as well as community outreach related to lactation, discharge, or childbirth education including community-based, customer-oriented childbirth preparation classes. This position also ensures appropriate, safe and timely postpartum discharge where discharge education is given to all postpartum patients, and functions independently in a non-administrative role. Acts as an advocate for patients, families and significant others as well as a resource for clinical staff.
Required Qualifications
- Require a minimum of one (1) year of related maternal infant nursing.
- Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require graduation from an accredited lactation counselor or consultant program; must obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
- Require International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) certification, or similar.
- Require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, and the community.
- Prefer demonstrated effective educational skills adaptable to the in-patients in the classroom and bedside setting as well as the clinical staff.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Prefer Child Passenger Safety (CPS) and Childbirth Education (CE) certifications.
Preferred Education
BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing
Required License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Flexible days and evenings to fit department needs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
One of the largest public health systems in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has continually evolved from its modest beginning as the county's first community hospital. Our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare for our community has been steadfast since we first began serving patients in 1925 at the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital, and our growth has been shaped by and for the Sarasota community.
Today, we are a full-service public health system, with two hospitals offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a state-of-the-art cancer care center and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs. Sarasota Memorial also serves as the region's health care safety net, with Sarasota County's only trauma center, obstetrical services, neonatal intensive care unit, inpatient pediatrics unit and psychiatric services for patients of all ages.
The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals. A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower, Rehabilitation Pavilion and newly opened Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.
With the opening of Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in fall 2021, we're able to provide south Sarasota County residents convenient access to the same level of care and 5-Star physicians, staff and systems available at our SMH-Sarasota Campus. SMH-Venice features 178 private rooms, a 28-room Emergency Care Center, 8 surgical suites, 10 birthing suites and a pandemic-ready intensive care unit. The Venice campus is currently undergoing an expansion that will double the hospital's capacity when complete in 2024.
Sarasota Memorial is powered by more than 10,000 staff and is Sarasota County’s largest employer. Over 700 members of the community contribute their time and skills as hospital volunteers; this includes the 9-member Sarasota County Public Hospital Board elected by local voters, governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Our Mission
Sarasota Memorial strives to provide healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation.
Our Vision
Our community will be served by the best healthcare system in the nation. Sarasota Memorial will be the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine. Our extraordinary people, innovative clinical technology and effective use of information systems will set us apart. We will deliver services that are safe, result in desired outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
Our Values
To create an environment that supports and rewards:
- Safety
- Caring and compassion
- Excellence and professionalism
- Teamwork and trust
- Mutual respect and recognition
- Accountable and ethical behavior