Maternal Education Consultant II, Variable Full-Time
Position Summary Maternal Education Consultant functions as a resource to patients and their families from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Qualifications Education/Training Associate's degree in Nursing Licensure/Certification Maintains current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually. Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners - renewed every 5 years; or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) - renewed every 3 years Maintains current BLS certification. Experience Two (2) years' experience in maternal education consulting, or clinical experience with an obstetric, neonatal or pediatric specialty required. Responsibilities Essential Functions Responsible for the development, coordination, presentation and evaluation of perinatal education and support for parents and professionals in a variety of settings. Identifies and provides resources for continuing education in lactation. Facilitates systematic problem solving related to lactation in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the client and her family. Fosters ongoing breastfeeding support via telephone and/or at mother's groups. Completes and updates breast pump and scale rental contracts. Processes payments, enters, updates and reconciles in rental database. Performs inventory of rental and retail items. Performs inventory of class supplies and prepares materials. Responsible for cleaning and checking the performance of returned rental equipment. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Demonstrates strong knowledge of perinatal health, educational principles, project management skills, group dynamics and collaborative processes Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding women, infants and children. Education/Training Associate's degree in Nursing Licensure/Certification Maintains current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually. Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners - renewed every 5 years; or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) - renewed every 3 years Maintains current BLS certification. Experience Two (2) years' experience in maternal education consulting, or clinical experience with an obstetric, neonatal or pediatric specialty required. Essential Functions Responsible for the development, coordination, presentation and evaluation of perinatal education and support for parents and professionals in a variety of settings. Identifies and provides resources for continuing education in lactation. Facilitates systematic problem solving related to lactation in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the client and her family. Fosters ongoing breastfeeding support via telephone and/or at mother's groups. Completes and updates breast pump and scale rental contracts. Processes payments, enters, updates and reconciles in rental database. Performs inventory of rental and retail items. Performs inventory of class supplies and prepares materials. Responsible for cleaning and checking the performance of returned rental equipment. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Demonstrates strong knowledge of perinatal health, educational principles, project management skills, group dynamics and collaborative processes Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding women, infants and children.