Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant Maternal Educator to join HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. This full-time role requires flexibility to cover occasional evening classes and events in maternal and infant care.

The LC/ME will assess lactation needs, provide education on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, and collaborate with the care team to support positive outcomes for mothers and babies. RN license and IBCLC certification are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive maternal, infant and feeding assessments related to lactation.
• Provide education to clients concerning pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and parenting.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and use adult education principles when teaching clients, health care providers and the community.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

IBCLC Certification required

BLS certification

Job description

Location: 9981 So HealthPark Circle,Fort Myers,FL 33908
Category: Women's Health Nursing
Type: Full Time
Schedule: Days
Job Ref: 98766

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Family Education - Support

Work Type: Full Time - Four 9 hour shifts per week, covering every other Saturday

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

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

Relocation and Housing Assistance Available

Summary

HealthPark Medical Center, a Magnethospital, is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant Maternal Educator. This is a full time position and requires flexibility to cover the occasional evening class.

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 FloridaRN 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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