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Job Summary
Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients though education/consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff and community.

Accountabilities
Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.   40%
Based on patient assessments and trends, identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.  15%
Develops and revises evidence based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.    5%
Provides evidence based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone help-line. 20%
Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges. 5%
Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community. 10%
Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence based materials and research.   5%

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Minimum Experience
2 years Nursing experience in Mom/Baby, L&D or as a lactation consultation

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
SC Registered Nurse

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or equivalent with the expectation of obtaining IBCLC within 1 year of hire.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Location
Baptist

Facility
1520 Baptist Hospital

Department
15207200 Women's Education

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