Lactation Consultant/Specialist - Variable - PRN

Memorial Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gulfport is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for an assigned patient population. You will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team and must have a current MS RN license or temporary permit. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is required, preferably with breastfeeding education. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to use Microsoft applications and be prepared to pursue IBCLC certification following experience in lactation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current MS RN license or temporary permit required.
• Experience in breastfeeding education is necessary.
• Must obtain IBCLC certification after 1000 hours in lactation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Standard nursing principles and practices

Ability to interpret physicians' instructions

Use of medical equipment

Ability to use Microsoft Applications

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care to an assigned patient population. Provides nursing leadership for coordination of care given with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate the patient along the continuum.

Job Specifications:

Required Education: Graduation from an accredited, state‑approved, school of nursing.

Preferred Education: N/A

Required Licensure: Current MS RN license or temporary permit for same (valid for 90 days only) or Compact License. Eligible for or currently certified by IBCLC. If not IBCLC certified must obtain certification at first opportunity after the required 1000 hours in lactation assistance have been achieved or 2 years.

Preferred Licensure: N/A

Required Experience: One-year clinical experience in a hospital as an RN with experience in breastfeeding education.

Preferred Experience: Two years in lactation assistance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Standard nursing principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to interpret physicians' instructions. Use and operation of equipment and instruments used in patient care.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to use Microsoft Applications.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26696
• Job Category Registered Nurse
• Posting Date 10/27/2025, 02:48 PM
• Job Schedule Part time