Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Part Time
LACTATION CONSULTANT/MATERNAL EDUCATOR
LOCATION: 9981 So HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL
DEPARTMENT: Family Education - Support
CATEGORIES: Nursing
TYPE: Part-Time
SHIFT: 11:00 AM-7:30 PM
SCHEDULE: Variable
DESCRIPTION:
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.
This is a Part Time position working approximately 20 hours per week.
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.
Requirements:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE/DIPLOMA OBTAINEDPROGRAM OF STUDYRequired/
PreferredAND/OR
Bachelor'sSciencePreferred
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM YEARS REQUIREDAREA OF EXPERIENCERequired/
PreferredAND/OR
2 YearsOB NursingRequiredor
2 YearsNICURequiredor
2 YearsLactation EducationRequired
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STATE OF FLORIDA LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
LICENSESRequired/
PreferredAND/OR
Registered Nurse LicenseRequired
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CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONSRequired/
PreferredAND/OR
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required
Lee Health is a drug/tobacco-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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