Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Lactation Consultant, you will provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants coach new mothers on lactation and breastfeeding care for their newborns and perform assessments to help mothers reach their lactation goals. Having experience of assisting with breastfeeding couplets is important as you will be coaching mothers through the early days of feeding.The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Is a Registered Nurse (RN).
Provides patient-centered care with compassion and empathy.
Thrives in a team environment.
Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If not already obtained, this opportunity will allow you to earn your IBCLC certification along with other certifications that will help develop your skill level.At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Required qualifications for the ideal candidate include:
Must meet educational or licensing requirements for the IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider.
If in an inpatient setting, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire.
Registered Nurse preferred.
One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants preferred.
Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor.
Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care preferred.
Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field preferred.
Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Full-time