Birthing Center Lactation Coordinator
Birthing Center Lactation Coordinator
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Rotating Shifts (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position (23 sentences)
Responsible for all lactation related services programs and education and services as a resource for lactation counseling and support to the community. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts educational programs education and services for lactation counseling and support to the staff community and patients/families.
- Responds timely to inquiries for requested program education and services for the community.
- Assists in creation of resource materials to be used for programs education and services for lactation counseling and support to the staff community and patients/families.
Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications
2 Year/ Associates Degree Nursing required for BSMH BSN preferred
For Roper St Francis Healthcare BSN required
Licensing/ Certification
Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Must obtain CLC within 6 months of hire and IBCLC within 2 years of hire.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
Three to five years nursing experience specifically in obstetrics and/or infant development required.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Work requires excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written to communicate effectively with mothers and a variety of professional personnel.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with NICU patients preferred. Covers NICU and OB but will flex throughout house to provide lactation support as needed.
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Mom/Baby Unit (Postpartum) SpringfieldIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
