RN Certified Lactation Consultant, Full-Time 
Orlando, FL
AdventHealth Orlando
Job Schedule: Full-time
Pay Range: $32.76 - $57.46 per hour
Job ID: 25011958
Job Family: Women's Health
Shift: 1 - Day
At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care.
With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team.
Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
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.
Schedule: FT
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Position will require travel to AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth Winter Park, AdventHealth Celebration, and AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
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 (i.e. pumps, bras) in a retail store. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Rounds on the Maternal/Infant Unit, or other units with lactating mothers, at various AdventHealth 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.
Participates in opportunities to educate the community regarding breastfeeding/research projects/speaking opportunities/AdventHealth committees. Interested in the quality of work done in this department and makes suggestions for improvement.
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
Graduate from a school of Nursing
Maternity nursing or newborn nursing experience
Florida state or multi state Registered Nurse (RN)
Certified Lactation Consultant
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred qualifications:
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Women's Health
Organization: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25011958
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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.
