Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Location: HealthPark Medical Center

Department:

Work Type: Full Time, Part Time or PRN

Shift:Day or Night Shift available

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Summary

HealthPark Medical Center is seeking experienced Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educators for full time, part time or PRN positions. Day and Night shifts available. Lactation consultants provide education, help and support for nursing mothers. Our consultants make rounds and offer assistance to breastfeeding moms who may have additional concerns.

$8,500.00 relocation incentive plus a housing incentive of $1,800 for 3 months. Total $13,900.00

IBCLC Certification is required. Hiring Incentives offered to qualified RN.

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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.

Requirements

Education: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

Lee Health Job ID #6​7​2​3​5. Posted job title: Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator

About Lee Health Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support. Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program