Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator
 Lee Health | |
$35.04 - $47.30 / hr
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 United States, Florida, Fort Myers | |
| 2776 Cleveland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 May 17, 2025 | |
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Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901 Department: Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour SummaryHealthPark Medical Center is seeking experienced Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educators for full time or part time positions. Lactation consultants provide education, help and support for nursing mothers. Our consultants make rounds and offer assistant to breastfeeding mom's who may have additional concerns. IBCLC Certification is required. Visit Lee Health's Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Page here: https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/women-s-health/breastfeeding-supportContact the Recruiter at jennifer.kuhn@leehealth.org 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 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. RequirementsEducation:Bachelor of Science preferred Experience:Minimum of 2 years obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience and/or lactation education experience Certification:IBCLC Certification Required. Certification in Childbirth Education preferred. Current BLS required License:RN required Other:Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. US:FL:Fort Myers | |