Lactation Consultant jobs in Gainesville, FL

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

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.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: 1500 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center
• Affordable cost of living
• Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
• Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
• Family friendly with many parks and recreations
• Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
• Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
• AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
• Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

The Patient Educator, certified Lactation Consultant, is an expert in the management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad. The Educator is coach, consultant, teacher, and lactation expert. As a consultant, works collaboratively with the labor and delivery unit, Newborn and Intensive Care nurseries, OB, Pediatrics, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. Makes clinical assessments and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the family and providers breastfeeding goals. Responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospitals' philosophy, policies, procedures and standard.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily. Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation Center and the maternity services
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies. Over-sees breast pumps and supplies.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• RN License
• Previous experience maternal-child health nursing. 2 years of experience in lactation consulting required.
• CLC
• BLS
• NRP