Lactation Consultant

Details

• Lactation Consultant
• New Beginnings
• PRN Status
• Variable Shift
• Pay: $32.00 - $51.20 / hour

• This position is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. This position functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients.
• This position is responsible to the Director of Pediatrics bstetric and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

• Serve as a clinical resource to all units within the hospital on issues related to breastfeeding.
• Conduct health education, psychosocial, nutritional assessments for breastfeeding patients on the Obstetric unit and in the Nursery.
• Assist in development and implementation of the breastfeeding plan of care.
• Assist in development of nursing standards in regards to breast‑feeding infants and Lactating mothers.
• Coordinate breastfeeding support group/community outreach.

• Graduate of a School of Nursing; BSN required.
• Currently RN licensed in the State of Missouri.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Crisis Prevention Institute, Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of hire.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant upon hire is preferred.
• 3 years of experience as an Obstetrical RN is required.