Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator
Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark
CircleFort Myers FL 33908Department: Family Education - SupportWork
Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PMMinimum to
Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hourSummaryHealthPark Medical
Center is seeking a passionate Lactation Consultant/Maternal
Educator to join their Woman's Care team. This RN must have OB
nursing or NICU and 2 years of Lactation Education experience. The
IBCLC is required upon hire for this opportunity.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. IBCLC 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.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma
ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orBachelor'sSciencePreferredExperience
RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or2 YearsOB NursingRequiredor2 YearsNICURequiredor2
YearsLactation EducationRequiredState of Florida Licensure
RequirementsLicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse
LicenseRequiredCertifications/Registration
RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life
Support)RequiredIBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation
Consultant) RequiredUS:FL:Fort Myers
Keywords: Lee Health, Lehigh Acres , Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator , Professions , Fort Myers, Florida
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