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AdventHealth Lead Lactation Consultant RN Registered Nurse in Orlando, Florida
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
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, 36 hours per week
Shift: Varied – may be scheduled between hours of 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Location: Location may vary and travel may be needed to AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth Celebration, AdventHealth Winter Park and AdventHealth Altamonte Springs campuses
The role you’ll contribute:
Under general supervision, the Lead Certified Lactation Consultant has ownership for all evidence-based lactation related processes, policies, and procedures. The Lead Lactation Consultant supports the breastfeeding mother and baby at all AdventHealth locations and in the community. Teaches breastfeeding classes, makes rounds on the maternity units, provides assistance with the telephone helpline, and offers private consultations and breastfeeding products in the retail store. Creates lactation consultant inpatient and outpatient schedules. Promotes a positive image of breastfeeding and supports Baby Friendly initiatives at the Baby Friendly locations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Maintains and updates all supporting documents for all lactation services, including policies, procedures, work instructions and Baby Friendly documents.
Oversees all lactation inpatient and outpatient parent and nursing education content. Ensures all educational content is up to date and evidence based. Provides in services on request.
Collaborates with Birth Experience Manager to track lactation metrics across the service line. Makes suggestions for improvements on care and care processes related to outcomes.
Makes patient rounds across Women’s Services at assigned. Visits each breastfeeding mother/baby dyad. Maintains a friendly, professional manner.
Sets the standard for thorough and appropriate documentation for newborn feeding across Women’s Services.
Works in various lactation centers as assigned, duties may include private consults for breastfeeding mothers, answers the breastfeeding telephone helpline, facilitates the weekly mother/baby luncheon, sells breastfeeding products/collects money, and keeps accurate records.
Participates in opportunities to educate the community regarding breastfeeding/research projects/speaking opportunities/AdventHealth committees. Maintains interest in the quality of work done in this department and makes suggestions for improvements.
Creates lactation services inpatient and outpatient schedule.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years’ Perinatal or newborn nursing experience
Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Women's Health
Organization: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 23039980
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.