Lactation Nurse Manager
About The Position
Learn more about Lactation Services at Children's Mercy The Lactation team at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is dedicated to meeting the needs of the mother/baby dyad by promotion, education, support and assistance for all mothers who are providing breastmilk. The team provides support to families whose children are inpatient as well as those seen in our Primary Care Clinics and Ambulatory clinics. We coordinate and collaborate with the medical team to bring focus to & promote inclusion of each family's feeding goals in the plan of care. Manages unit-based patient care services; including personnel and fiscal management and development of programs and services. Participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities. Provides family centered patient care that is based in scientific theory and is outcome focused. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- IBCLC Certification Required Upon Hire
- Bachelor's Degree required and 1-2 years experience At least 12 months of experience in clinical nursing.
- Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Director) Required Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred and 1-2 years experience
Responsibilities
- Personnel management.
- Comprehensive unit management and development of programs and services.
- Participates in department and organization performance improvement activities.
- Fiscal management and accountability.
- Actively participates and provides leadership for education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.
- Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
