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

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
  • Minimum 2 years obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience
  • Experience in lactation education required
  • IBCLC Certification required
  • Certification in Childbirth Education preferred
  • Current BLS certification
  • State of Florida RN license required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive maternal and infant feeding assessments
  • Educate clients on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and parenting
  • Incorporate adult education principles in teaching
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care
  • Adapt care based on patients' age and cultural diversity
  • Contribute to performance improvement initiatives
  • Support the organization's vision and mission through quality care

Benefits

  • Flexible work options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN)
  • Various shift options available (day and evening shifts)
  • Hiring incentives for qualified candidates
  • Opportunities for professional development and education
  • Focus on collaborative and supportive work environment
Full Job Description
Location: HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital

Department:

Work Type: Full Time, Part Time and PRN

Shift: 7am to 7:30 pm / 9 am to 2:00 pm / 3pm to 9:00 pm

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

Hiring Incentives offered to qualified candidate

Summary

Make a Difference From the Very First Feed - Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

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 Florida RN 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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