Registered Nurse RN Lactation Consultant

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2000 FOWLER GROVE BLVD

City:

WINTER GARDEN

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34787

Job Description:

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Schedule: Full-Time, Three 12-hour shifts

Shift: Days

Location: AdventHealth Winter Garden

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Supports other consultants as needed. Participates in community education opportunities regarding breastfeeding, research projects, speaking engagements, and other company committees.

• Keeps supplies clean and orderly according to policy and reports any needed supplies or educational materials to the supervisor.

• Greets all patients in a friendly, professional manner.

• Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.

• Conducts rounds on the maternal/infant units and other units with lactating mothers, evaluating and encouraging the nursing dyad by providing support and professional advice.

• Maintains thorough and appropriate records and documentation.

• Works in various lactation centers, providing private consultations, answering the breastfeeding help line, facilitating weekly mother/baby luncheons, and selling breastfeeding products.

• Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively [Required]

• Skilled in teaching adults and adolescents [Preferred]

• Triage care based on patient needs [Required]

• Organizational Skills [Required]

• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques that are central to the profession [Required]

• Skill in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for the breastfeeding mother and baby acquired through 1-2 years of experience as a lactation consultant [Preferred]

• Current research information regarding Breastfeeding [Preferred]

• Maternity nursing and Newborn nursing knowledge [Preferred]

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing [Required]

• Ability to use Interpreter service appropriately [Required]

• Additional languages preferred, especially Spanish [Preferred] Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Work Experience:

• 1+ acute care hospital [Preferred]

• 2+ maternity or newborn experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Required] OR International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$32.76 - $57.47 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.