Lactation Consultant - PRN (CLC)

About the role

Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families. Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers throughout the baby's hospital stay to help support their breastfeeding experience. Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services through coordination with Family Resource Center and Outpatient Lactation Services. Serves as a clinical and education resource related to lactation for hospital co-workers. Works closely with staff to facilitate provisions of lactation support services and education throughout Mercy. Represents Mercy at community activities, outreach, and educational programs.

Awareness of direct patient care activities for neonatal age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Employee Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families
• Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers during the baby's hospital stay
• Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services through coordination with Family Resource Center and Outpatient Lactation Services
• Serves as a clinical and education resource related to lactation for hospital co-workers
• Works closely with staff to facilitate lactation support services and education throughout Mercy
• Represents Mercy at community activities, outreach, and educational programs
• Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Performs duties consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program
• Current RN licensure with the State Board of Nursing or current RN temporary work permit
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or ability to complete within probation period
• Flexibility in scheduling, including rotating weekends and some evening shifts in Family Resource Center
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time on duty
• Ability to meet unit-specific physical demands

Skills

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in lactation support
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing routines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• Experience in mother/baby care