What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant position at Adventhealth Sebring Wauchula Lake Placid?
LACTATION NURSES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY _
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you :
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule : Full Time
Shift : Days
Location : 1500 SW 1 Ave Ocala, Florida 34471
The community you'll be caring for : AdventHealth Ocala
Horse Capital of the World - Home to the World Equestrian Center
Affordable cost of living
Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
Family friendly with many parks and recreations
Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
Spectacular springs throughout the county
The role you'll contribute :
The Patient Educator, certified Lactation Consultant, is an expert in the management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad. The Educator is coach, consultant, teacher, and lactation expert. As a consultant, works collaboratively with the labor and delivery unit, Newborn and Intensive Care nurseries, OB, Pediatrics, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. Makes clinical assessments and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the family and providers breastfeeding goals. Responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospitals' philosophy, policies, procedures and standard.
The value you'll bring to the team :
Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers
Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients
Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily. Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation Center and the maternity services
Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies. Over-sees breast pumps and supplies.
Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :
RN required
Previous experience maternal-child health nursing. 2 years of experience in lactation consulting required.
CLC or CBS
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $31.54 - $47.32 per hour
Benefits : 401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule : Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute :
Ocala, FL 34471 (Required)
Ability to Relocate :
Ocala, FL 34471 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location : In person
by Jobble
Salary : $32 - $47
