Texas Health Huguley FWS is hiring: AA*RN Certified Lactation Consultant, Part-t

Overview

Job Title: RN Certified Lactation Consultant, Part-time

Job Number: 25027654

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Days

Location: AdventHealth Orlando (flagship hospital, 1,368-bed)

Our care community serves as a major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America, and includes one of the largest Emergency Departments and cardiac catheterization labs in the country.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) *
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program *

The role you’ll contribute

Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant supports the breastfeeding mother and baby at AdventHealth, its satellite locations, and in the community. The Lactation Consultant teaches breastfeeding classes, makes rounds on the maternity units, provides a telephone helpline, and offers private consultations and breastfeeding products in a retail store. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Responsibilities

• Rounds on the Maternal/Infant Unit, or other units with lactating mothers, at various AdventHealths as assigned. Visits each breastfeeding mother/baby and evaluates and encourages the nursing dyad. Greets all patients in a friendly, professional manner. Keeps thorough and appropriate notes on each patient.
• Works in the various AdventHealth Lactation Centers as assigned. Provides private consults for breastfeeding mothers, answers the breastfeeding telephone help line, facilitates the weekly mother/baby luncheon, sells breastfeeding products/collects money, and keeps accurate records.
• Plans and presents prenatal breastfeeding classes. Collects evaluations at each class and makes changes to the classes as needed. Arrives early enough to prepare for class and coordinates class so it runs smoothly.
• Provides accurate and consistent information to clients and patients regarding breastfeeding as well as AdventHealth policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings and seminars to stay updated. Reviews literature/new research and shares information with colleagues and staff.
• Works well with hospital staff and provides in-service programs on request.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Graduate of a school of nursing
• Maternity nursing or newborn nursing experience
• Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred qualifications:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

* Certain benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements and may change over time.