Senior Lactation Consultant & Education Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital seeks a registered nurse to lead the lactation program on the OB unit, delivering breastfeeding education to staff and coordinating the breast pump rental program. The role focuses on the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural and developmental needs of patients and families.

Responsibilities include orienting obstetrical nursing staff, developing educational programs, and evaluating new staff progress, while aligning with the hospital mission.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in maternal child care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, organizes, directs and supervises orientation for the Obstetrical nursing areas
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts educational programs
• Conducts needs assessment for Obstetrical staff
• Assists with basic life support courses
• Evaluates progress of new orientees during clinical orientation process
• Promotes the principles of mission/vision of Liberty Hospital
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Maternal Child Care

Teaching

Outpatient follow-up

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

Liberty Hospital seeks a registered nurse to lead the lactation program on the OB unit, delivering breastfeeding education to staff and coordinating the breast pump rental program. The role focuses on the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural and developmental needs of patients and families.

Responsibilities include orienting obstetrical nursing staff, developing educational programs, and evaluating new staff progress, while aligning with the hospital mission.