RN Lactation Consultant - FT - Days - MHM Job at Memorial Healthcare System, Miramar, FL

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  • Memorial Healthcare System
  • Miramar, FL

Job Description

Location:

Miramar, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

Learn more below.

Summary:

Provides direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support needs.Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience.Other Information: Certification in lactation/breastfeeding is required. IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) is preferred.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Bending and Stooping = 80%
  • Climbing = 40%
  • Keyboard Entry = 80%
  • Kneeling = 40%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Reaching = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
  • Running = 60%
  • Sitting = 80%
  • Squatting = 60%
  • Standing = 80%
  • Walking = 80%
  • Audible Speech = 80%
  • Hearing Acuity = 80%
  • Depth Perception = 80%
  • Distinguish Color = 80%
  • Seeing - Far = 80%
  • Seeing - Near = 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
  • Dust = 60%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
  • Hazardous Medication = 40%
  • Computer Monitor = 80%
  • Domestic Animals = 60%
  • Fire Risk = 40%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 40%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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