Lactation Consultant - Maternal and Infant Services - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - PRN
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Quick overview
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation-related services, educational programs, and counseling support to patients, families, and the community. They also assist in creating resource materials and provide clinical support across various hospital departments, including the NICU and OB units.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license and an IBCLC certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, along with three to five years of nursing experience in obstetrics or infant development.
Job description
- Thank you for considering a career at Roper St.
- Francis Healthcare!
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Responsible for all lactation related services, programs and education and services as a resource for lactation counseling and support to the community.
- Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.
- Essential Job Functions Conducts educational programs, education, and services for lactation counseling and support to the community and patients/families.
- Responds timely to inquiries for requested program, education, and services for the community.
- Assists in creation of resource materials to be used for programs, education, and services for lactation counseling and support to the community and patients/families.
- Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications 2 Year/ Associates Degree Nursing required for BSMH, BSN preferred For Roper St Francis Healthcare BSN required Licensing/ Certification Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- Must possess IBCLC Certificate.
- ILBC certification required.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Three to five years nursing experience, specifically in obstetrics and/or infant development required. Other
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: Work requires excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with mothers and a variety of professional personnel. Other
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred: Experience with NICU patients preferred. Covers NICU and OB but will flex throughout house to provide lactation support as needed. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
SS Nursing - Education - St Francis Hospital It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral bonuses
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- Competitive pay
- Professional development
- Prescription coverage
- Continuing education support
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Incentives
- Mental health resources
- FMLA leave
- HSA/FSA options