Lactation Consultant - Mother Baby / PRN
About The Position
Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families. Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers throughout the baby's hospital stay to help support their breastfeeding experience. Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services through coordination with Family Resource Center and Outpatient Lactation Services. Serves as a clinical and education resources related to lactation or hospital co-workers. Works closely with staff to facilitate provisions of lactation support services and education throughout Mercy. Represents Mercy at community activities, outreach, and educational programs. Must have flexibility in scheduling to assure required contact with patients. Awareness of direct patient care activities for neonatal age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Care or complete a course within their probation period.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) must be obtained within two years of date of hire or transfer.
Responsibilities
- Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families.
- Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers throughout the baby's hospital stay to help support their breastfeeding experience.
- Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services through coordination with Family Resource Center and Outpatient Lactation Services.
- Serves as a clinical and education resources related to lactation or hospital co-workers.
- Works closely with staff to facilitate provisions of lactation support services and education throughout Mercy.
- Represents Mercy at community activities, outreach, and educational programs.
- Must have flexibility in scheduling to assure required contact with patients.
- Awareness of direct patient care activities for neonatal age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
