Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 48,271 - 65,160; Part time

Job summary

Cape Coral Hospital has a Part Time opportunity for an IBCLC certified Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator. This is an evening shift working 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm approximately 2 shifts a week.

The Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator (LC/ME) provides education and counseling in lactation and childbirth, using adult education principles to support informed decision making and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification required.
• Certification in Childbirth Education preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• RN license in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive maternal, infant and feeding assessments related to lactation.
• Provide education to clients on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and parenting.
• Demonstrate knowledge in breastfeeding and use adult education principles when teaching.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Science preferred

Job description

Department: Womens Care Center

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1/3:00:00PM to 9:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Summary

Cape Coral Hospital has a Part Time opportunity for an IBCLC certified Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator. This is an evening shift working 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm approximately 2 shifts a week.

The Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator (LC/ME) is responsible for comprehensive maternal, infant and feeding assessments related to lactation and provides education to clients concerning pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and parenting. The LC/ME demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and uses the principles of adult education when teaching clients, health care providers and others in the community. Provides education and counseling in a manner that encourages informed decision making about childbirth and breastfeeding.

Provides care based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. IBLCE and AWHONN standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Requirements

Education:Bachelor of Science preferred.

Experience:Minimum of 2 years obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience and/or lactation education experience required.

Certification:IBCLC Certification Required. Certification in Childbirth Education preferred. Current BLS required

License:State of Florida RN required.

Other:Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida

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