Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $35-47 per hour

Job ID #98641

About the role

Cape Coral Hospital is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant/Maternal Educator for a part-time position working approximately two shifts per week (including weekends) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This role 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, healthcare providers, and others in the community. Provides education and counseling in a manner that encourages informed decision-making about childbirth and breastfeeding.

Care is provided based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by the American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act, IBLCE, 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’s vision and mission, using knowledge of patients' age and cultural diversity in the provision of care. Contributes to quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments related to lactation.
• Provide education to clients on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and parenting.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding.
• Use principles of adult education to teach clients, healthcare providers, and the community.
• Encourage informed decision-making about childbirth and breastfeeding through education and counseling.
• Collaborate with professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Support the organization’s vision and mission.
• Provide care based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
• Contribute to quality nursing care through customer service and performance improvement techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years obstetrical or neonatal nursing experience and/or lactation education experience required.
• IBCLC Certification required.
• Certification in Childbirth Education preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• State of Florida RN license required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.

Pay

$35.04 - $47.30 / hour (minimum to midpoint pay rate).

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately two shifts per week (includes weekends).
• Shift: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts during the day.

Benefits

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

Location

Cape Coral Hospital
636 Del Prado Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Department: Women's Care Center

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 systems and Safety Net Hospitals in Florida that receives no direct tax support.