Lactation RN Specialist | Empower Mothers & Babies

Ascension Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to empower new families through individualized assessments and hands-on instruction. You will mentor the clinical team and guide education pathways for parents, aiming to improve infant and maternal outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based teaching and collaboration with physicians to elevate lactation care across the unit, with a day/PRN schedule and a focus on clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with Kansas licensure or eligibility.
• Preference for BLS, NRP, IBCLC, and STABLE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized clinical assessments and hands-on lactation instruction.
• Mentor clinical team and serve as go-to resource for physicians and staff.
• Design patient education pathways for new mothers and families.
• Contribute to data-driven tools to monitor outcomes for mother and infant.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Lactation support

Team mentoring

Education pathway design

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN licensure

BLS certification

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)

IBLCE Lactation Consultant

STABLE Certification

Job description

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to empower new families through individualized assessments and hands-on instruction. You will mentor the clinical team and guide education pathways for parents, aiming to improve infant and maternal outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based teaching and collaboration with physicians to elevate lactation care across the unit, with a day/PRN schedule and a focus on clinical excellence.