Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant Job at Mercy, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Lactation Consultant – RN (LDRP)

Location: Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128


Status: PRN (As Needed)

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

  • 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
  • Flexible Scheduling – Balance work and life with ease
  • Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

 

Overview:

Responsible for assessment, problem identification and problem-solving for patient/staff education relating to breastfeeding. Develops, implements and evaluates the lactation education program. Emphasis with focus on antepartum, postpartum , nurseries and specifically related outpatient clientele.

 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, along with specialized training or completion of a relevant internship.
  • Licensure: Must hold a current RN license or RN Temporary Permit in the State of Missouri.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience required.
  • Certifications: Lactation education certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Advanced degree or additional relevant coursework preferred.
  • Licensure: Additional or multi-state licensure preferred.
  • Experience: Prior experience in lactation support or related specialty preferred.
  • Certifications: Additional certifications in maternal-child health or lactation consulting preferred.
  • Other: Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.


What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Relief, Internship, Flexible hours,

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