Lee Memorial Health System

Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

Lee Memorial Health System$72K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • IBLCE certification required
  • Bachelor of Science preferred
  • Minimum 2 years obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience
  • Experience in lactation education required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Florida RN licensure required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assess maternal, infant, and feeding needs related to lactation
  • Educate clients on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding
  • Use adult education principles for teaching
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care
  • Incorporate cultural diversity into patient interactions
  • Contribute to nursing care improvements and quality outcomes

Benefits

  • Relocation and housing assistance available
  • Supportive work environment in a Magnet® hospital
  • Flexible scheduling options with four 9-hour shifts per week
  • Opportunity to participate in community education through classes
  • Possibility of evening classes for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
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 1/7:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

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

Relocation and Housing Assistance Available

Summary

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

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What You Need to Qualify:

  • IBLCE
  • Applicable experience
  • RN Licensure

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 patient's 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.

US:FL:Fort Myers

About Lee Memorial Health System

Lee Memorial Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services to patients in Southwest Florida. The organization operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, and offers a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics. Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
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