Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

Lee Health • Cape Coral, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator (LC/ME) provides comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments related to lactation and educates clients about pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and parenting. The role requires specialized breastfeeding knowledge and clinical expertise, applying adult education principles when teaching clients, healthcare providers, and community members. The LC/ME provides education and counseling that encourage informed decision-making about childbirth and breastfeeding.

Care is provided according to established clinical nursing practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and IBLCE and AWHONN standards. The LC/ME collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired outcomes, and supports the organization’s vision and mission. The role incorporates patients’ ages and cultural diversity into care and contributes to quality nursing care through customer service and performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient-care outcomes.

This is a full-time position at Cape Coral Hospital in the Womens Care Center. Listed shifts are 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The pay range is $35.04–$47.30 per hour.

Requirements

• IBCLC certification is required.
• A current State of Florida RN license is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience and/or lactation education experience is required.
• Current BLS is required.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Customer service skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Certification in Childbirth Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments related to lactation.
• Educate clients about pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and parenting.
• Teach clients, healthcare providers, and community members using principles of adult education.
• Provide education and counseling that encourage informed decision-making about childbirth and breastfeeding.
• Provide care in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and IBLCE and AWHONN standards.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient patient care and desired patient outcomes.
• Incorporate patients’ ages and cultural diversity into the provision of care.
• Contribute to quality nursing care through customer service and performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient-care outcomes.
• Support the organization’s vision and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed