Lactation Consultant

Children's Mercy Hospital

Kansas City (MO)

Hybrid

USD 43,000 - 56,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Lactation Consultant to assess lactating mothers, develop care plans, and support families using the nursing process. This role serves as a clinical resource for lactation and participates in quality improvement within Lactation Services.

We value an inclusive workplace aligned with our core values. Eligible candidates must hold a BSN and RN licensure with pediatric experience; IBCLC certification within 365 days is required, plus

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree BSN required.
3-5 years of pediatric nursing experience on pediatric medical floors, NICUs or mother/baby units.
RN MO/Kansas licensure or compact license required upon hire.
IBCLC certification or equivalent within 365 days.
Life Support Certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to develop lactation-specific plans of care for mothers and families.
Meet educational needs of mothers and families using teaching/learning principles.
Serve as a clinical resource for lactation education and consultation to the care team.
Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing experience

Pediatric care

Education & teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

RN Multistate License Missouri

RN Multistate License Kansas

RN Compact license (MO/KS/others)

IBCLC certification

Life Support Certifications (upon hire)

Job description

Lactation Consultant

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to assess lactating mothers and their families, develop, and implement a specific plan of care that promotes optimal outcomes for the family; while meeting their educational needs. The Lactation Consultant serves as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals regarding lactation and participates in quality and process improvement activities within Lactation Services and clinical areas utilizing their services.

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.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement a lactation-specific plan of care for the breastfeeding / human milk feeding family to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Meets the educational needs of mothers and their families, utilizing sound principles of teaching/learning.
Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the care team.
Participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree BSN:
- and 3-5 years experience Experience as a nurse on a pediatric medical floor, pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, or a mother/baby unit.

One of the following:
- Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
- Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Employees must obtain International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or equivalent within 365 days
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

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.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $35.90/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children's Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

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