Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education/consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.
Sign-On Bonus
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Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.
Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.
Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone helpline.
Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.
Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community.
Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence-based materials and research.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate' degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - Two (2) years L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation or related nursing experience.
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina
IBCLC required or expected to obtain within 1 year
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087200 Women's Education
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