Lactation Consultant (RN) PRN

Overview and Qualifications:
Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Mission Health have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Lactaction Consultant (RN), you can be a part of change.This is a PRN position.Benefits:We are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Mission Health, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending401k retirement planIdentify Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Short Term & Long Term Disability coverageTuition reimbursementStudent loan assistance programEmployee discount program and lots more!It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a Lactation Consultant RN. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and Qualifications:The Lactation Consultant enhances the breastfeeding experience of the mother/baby dyad through education of the patient and staff, giving direct patient assistance, and assessing and managing breastfeeding problems. The Lactation Consultant also determines the need for breastfeeding devices and aids, distributing them and educating in their use.What qualifications you will need:Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions or extensions may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt.Required License/Certification: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON.Certificate: BLS Healthcare ProviderPreferred License/Certification: National Nursing Certification in area of specialtyRequired Experience: 2 years in Maternal/Child nursing role including breastfeeding supportPreferred Experience: 3-5 years in Maternal/Child nursing role including breastfeeding supportMission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is based in Asheville, North Carolina, and is the states sixth largest health system. Mission Health is consistently named one of the nations Top 15 Health Systems by IBM Watson Health and is the only health system in North Carolina to achieve this recognition. Mission Health operates six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital and the regions only dedicated Level II trauma center. With approximately 12,000 colleagues and 2,000 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our PRN Lactation Consultant opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.