Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
- BSN OR completed within 3 years of start date preferred
Experience / Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience as Lactation Consultant required
- Certified by the International Board of Lactation Examiners / CLC
- Child Birth Educator and Certified in Child Birth Education strongly preferred
- BLS through American Heart Association, for healthcare providers
- NRP through American Heart Association
Position Summary
The Lactation Consultant works directly with breastfeeding mothers supporting the mother/baby breast feeding dyad. Develops plan of care and reinforces plan with patient and nursing staff. Works to solve breastfeeding problems and bring them to a resolution. Promotes breastfeeding in the community and supports breastfeeding initiatives. Provides ongoing education for patients and nursing staff.
- Applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences.
- Practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
- Performs other duties as assigned.