Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse-PT

Job Description

BJC HealthCare

Internal Number: 88634

Additional Information About the Role


  • 3-8 HR Shifts
  • 2 PM to 10:30 PM  & Every Sunday Evening
  • 1 Holiday requirement per year
  • CLC or IBCLC Required
  • If CLC but no IBCLC-must obtain IBCLC within 2 years of transfer/hire


Overview



Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 



Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.


The Missouri Baptist Medical Center Childbirth Center is known for providing advanced medicine in a uniquely personal environment. Our Center includes 42 private, postpartum rooms with the same nurse caring for mother and baby and in-house 24/7 OB and pediatric coverage.

Preferred Qualifications



Role Purpose

The lactation consultant is responsible for coordinating the care of the breast feeding mother. Serves as a resource to the staff RNs, assisting them in giving breastfeeding support and information to nursing mothers, as well as educating new staff in how to teach breastfeeding. Provides care to patients with complications related to breastfeeding.



Responsibilities


  • Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
  • Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct, and provide breastfeeding teaching and support.
  • Serves as a resource for the department regarding lactation education and information.
  • Identifies patient and family education needs and coordinates appropriate educational resources.
  • Provides accurate documentation as required.
  • Minimum Requirements


    Education

  • Nursing Diploma/Associate’s

  • Experience

  • Supervisor Experience


  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • RN
  • Preferred Requirements


    Licenses & Certifications

  • IBCLC
  • Benefits and Legal Statement


    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.


    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance


    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs


    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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