NICU Lactation Consultant RN – Family Education & Support

St. Dominic Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS seeks a nurse specializing in lactation support to plan, implement, and evaluate the nutritional needs of breastfeeding infants in NICU care.

You will provide consultative services to mothers during prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum phases, with follow-up after discharge. The role emphasizes collaboration with NICU/WBN staff, patient education, and documentation of care plans and outcomes, ensuring culturally sensitive and evidence-based practices throughout

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical assessment upon admission.
• Documents assessments and priorities in patient records.
• Plans care according to unit policies and communicates with physicians.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary team in care plan.
• Provides and monitors nursing care to achieve outcomes.
• Documents patient care and education for continuity.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS seeks a nurse specializing in lactation support to plan, implement, and evaluate the nutritional needs of breastfeeding infants in NICU care.

You will provide consultative services to mothers during prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum phases, with follow-up after discharge. The role emphasizes collaboration with NICU/WBN staff, patient education, and documentation of care plans and outcomes, ensuring culturally sensitive and evidence-based practices throughout