Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant, PRN
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
At Mercy healthcare is more than a job its a calling. Join a team built on compassion excellence and support. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll make a difference every day while growing professionally.Position Details:
Lactation Consultant RN (LDRP)
Location:Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd Saint Louis MO 63128
Status:PRN (As Needed)
Overview
Responsible for assessment problem identification and problem-solving for patient/staff education relating to breastfeeding. Develops implements and evaluates the lactation education program. Emphasis with focus on antepartum postpartum nurseries and specifically related outpatient clientele.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelors degree required along with specialized training or completion of a relevant internship.
Licensure:Must hold a current RN license or RN Temporary Permit in the State of Missouri.
Experience:Minimum of 23 years of professional experience required.
Certifications:Lactation education certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:Advanced degree or additional relevant coursework preferred.
Licensure:Additional or multi-state licensure preferred.
Experience:Prior experience in lactation support or related specialty preferred.
Certifications:Additional certifications in maternal-child health or lactation consulting preferred.
Other:Strong communication skills ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Significant bending stooping and patient lifting/turning with assistance
- Ability to push pull and grip up to 50 lbs
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
