Lee Health
PRN Lactation Consultant
Lee Health, Cape Coral, Florida, United States, 33990
Location:
Cape Coral HospitalDepartment:
Family Education_SupportWorkdays/Nights:
Variable636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990Shift:
Shift 19:00:00 AM to 1:00:00 PMWork Type:
PRNExempt: NoJob Summary
Summary:The Lactation Consultant (LC) focuses their clinical practice on providing assistance to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Responsible for comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments related to lactation and provides education to clients concerning pregnancy, childbirth lactation, and parenting. The LC provides a variety of specialized services, including individual consultation, breastfeeding classes, and instruction in the use of specific breastfeeding assistive devices. They also serve as a resource for families, staff, and providers. The LC is an advocate for breastfeeding while also acknowledging a woman's right to infant feeding choice. Provides care based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by the 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 the 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.Job Requirements
Responsibilities:Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's
Science
Preferred
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/Preferred
2 Years
OB Nursing
Required
2 Years
NICU
Required
2 Years
Lactation Education
Required
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses
Required/Preferred
Registered Nurse License
Preferred
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations
Required/Preferred
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Required
BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support)
Required#J-18808-Ljbffr
Cape Coral HospitalDepartment:
Family Education_SupportWorkdays/Nights:
Variable636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990Shift:
Shift 19:00:00 AM to 1:00:00 PMWork Type:
PRNExempt: NoJob Summary
Summary:The Lactation Consultant (LC) focuses their clinical practice on providing assistance to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Responsible for comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments related to lactation and provides education to clients concerning pregnancy, childbirth lactation, and parenting. The LC provides a variety of specialized services, including individual consultation, breastfeeding classes, and instruction in the use of specific breastfeeding assistive devices. They also serve as a resource for families, staff, and providers. The LC is an advocate for breastfeeding while also acknowledging a woman's right to infant feeding choice. Provides care based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by the 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 the 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.Job Requirements
Responsibilities:Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's
Science
Preferred
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/Preferred
2 Years
OB Nursing
Required
2 Years
NICU
Required
2 Years
Lactation Education
Required
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses
Required/Preferred
Registered Nurse License
Preferred
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations
Required/Preferred
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Required
BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support)
Required#J-18808-Ljbffr