Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

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 “ My leadership has been very supportive in my goals. The program for new nurses really helped me acclimate, not only to my floor, but to nursing in general.” – Michael, Oncology RN Lee Health's Magnet ® Journey to Nursing Excellence HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital have achieved Magnet ® Recognition while Golisano Children's Hospital achieved Magnet ® Recognition with Distinction! Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital are actively progressing on their Magnet ® journey. Why Do RNs Choose Lee Health? Shared Governance Clinical Practice Council Professional Practice Nursing Model Unit-based Clinical Educators and Clinical Coaches Accredited Nurse Residency Program We know you have countless opportunities on where and when you want to practice. At Lee Health, we're committed to providing you with the options and flexibility you deserve to create the role that works for you - and works around your life's priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr