Lactation Consultant
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
5x8 hrs
$45+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care195 beds
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Description
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.
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 CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION
***Other Qualifications:
- Current Certification by International
- Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC)
- Current Florida RN License
- American Heart Association: BLS; NRP
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Facility
West Boca Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 195 beds
Employer
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet
Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network is one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, consisting of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand.