Lactation Consultant (RN) (PT)

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Lactation Consultant to coordinate care for breastfeeding mothers and support staff with lactation education. The role provides breastfeeding teaching, care planning, and patient education within a Magnet-designated hospital renowned for nursing excellence in St. Louis County.

Qualified candidates include RNs with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; IBCLC preferred. CLC holders willing to pursue IBCLC within two years are considered.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree.
• Experience of less than 2 years in nursing or lactation care.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient response and updates care plan as needed.
• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct, and provide breastfeeding teaching and support.
• Serves as a resource for lactation education and information within the department.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and coordinates appropriate resources.
• Documents care and education accurately.

Skills

Lactation support

Nurse coordination

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential preferred.
• Candidates with a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential will be considered and must be willing to sign an agreement to obtain IBCLC certification within two (2) years of hire.

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Missouri Baptist Medical Center Childbirth Center is known for providing advanced medicine in a uniquely personal environment. Our Center includes 42 private, postpartum rooms with the same nurse caring for mother and baby and in-house 24/7 OB and pediatric coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The lactation consultant is responsible for coordinating the care of the breast feeding mother. Serves as a resource to the staff RNs, assisting them in giving breastfeeding support and information to nursing mothers, as well as educating new staff in how to teach breastfeeding. Provides care to patients with complications related to breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct, and provide breastfeeding teaching and support.
• Serves as a resource for the department regarding lactation education and information.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and coordinates appropriate educational resources.
• Provides accurate documentation as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• IBCLC

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer