Lactation Consultant - Mother Baby

Overview

West Boca Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time

The Lactation Consultant is a Registered Nurse who, using critical thinking skills, directs, and evaluates patient care activities occurring within her/his assigned area of demonstrated clinical expertise. The LC must have the ability to lead and motivate professional and ancillary staff to develop their breastfeeding practice, knowledge and skill base, while coordinating with other members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. LC will support plans, programs and schedules as directed by the lead lactation consultant.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduate of an RN program
  Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years clinical experience
  Must have advanced knowledge of perinatal nursing practices, anatomy and physiology, pregnancy, labor, birth, lactation, infant care and clinical breastfeeding issues
  Able to demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, teamwork and flexibility
  Serves as role model for delivery of excellent patient care and customer service

Required Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Current Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC)
• Current Florida RN License
• American Heart Association: BLS; NRP