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Department: Women's Center Schedule/Status: 8am-5pm; Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 40 General Description: Under the general supervision of the Director Women's Services, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, individualized lactation support services according to standards identified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Provides consultation to the in-patient clinical staff for coordination and management of lactation. Serves as the clinical expert for development of staff and patient education programs, including orientation for Nursery, OB/GYN/L&D and Pediatrics. Key Responsibilities: Provides consultation to physicians, hospital staff and patients in all care settings as requested. Coordinates the patient's management of breastfeeding with other disciplines, as needed. Provides out-patient clinical management and support to breastfeeding mothers. Follows up with all breastfeeding patients discharged from the hospital. Markets program to community through avenues identified in collaboration with Communications & Marketing department Provides expertise based on research and standards in the management of lactation - acts as a clinical resource to staff for the inpatient populations. Provides on-going staff education and assists in orientation of new staff. Evaluates equipment and supplies for use by staff and patients. Maintains program and patient data. Provides monthly status report to MCH Supervisor regarding program quality monitors, statistics, and status on goals. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area. Performs similar or related duties, as assigned. Requirements: Formal Education Bachelor's Degree required. Major(s) required: Nursing or Health related field. Work Experience 2 years to ‹3 years Required Licenses and Certifications State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) active license Board Certified Lactation Consultant Basic Life Saving (BCLS) certification (or within probation period) Advanced and/or Pediatric Life Saving (ACLS or PALS) certification or NRP, preferred EKG competency, if applicable Full Time Benefits: Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including: Benefits Start on Day 1 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Program Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours PRG We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®. Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Veritone to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Parrish Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Lactation Consultant, Location:Titusville, FL-32783

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