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Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant

Employer
Palms West Hospital
Location
Loxahatchee, Florida
Closing date
May 19, 2022

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Discipline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty
Lactation
Position Type
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Work Setting
Hospital / Medical Center
Description
SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant - Post Partum

Full-Time - Day Shift - .9 FTE

Palms West Hospital

Loxahatchee, FL

Facility Description:

Since 1986, Palms West Hospital has celebrated excellence in healthcare. Our state-of-the-art 204-bed facility, centrally located in Palm Beach County, offers top-quality care in every category from preventative programs to elective, major, and emergency surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. Palms West Hospital has adult and pediatric emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center featuring Birthing Suites and a Level II NICU, as well as a full-service Children's Hospital, providing pediatric healthcare services in one child-friendly location. Additional services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology.

Palms West Hospital is located on a spacious 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County, just 12 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its abundant parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at Palms West Hospital and The Children's Hospital at Palms West. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

Benefits:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Palms West, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
  • Student Loan Repayment*
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs*
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)*

*If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position.

Position Description:

Provides professional nursing care within the Labor and Delivery Department. . Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Assists new mothers and infants with breast feeding techniques. Our nurses who work within the Labor and Delivery unit assisting new mothers and infants. Registered nurse responsibilities include all aspects of patient care. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea. Within the Labor and Delivery department at Palms West Hospital, we provide the highest quality of care in a warm, personalized setting for the patients we serve. Our teams are committed to fulfilling our hospital's mission statement to provide exceptional care to every patient, every time.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions).

• Minimum of 1 year previous clinical Maternal/Child experience.

• One year (1) year of Lactation Nursing experience preferred.

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification.

• IBCLC certification required.

• Current NRP certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Basic computer knowledge.

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