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Lactation Registered Nurse- Full Time, Nights Status: Full Time
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The lactation consultant is a member of the Mother-Baby team who provides consultation and hands on assistance for mothers experiencing difficulties related to breast feeding initiation/sustainment in both the inpatient and outpatient setting (prenatally and beyond discharge from the hospital.) The lactation consultant is responsible for initiating a plan of care to provide consistent and evidence-based practice interventions.
The lactation consultant provides staff training in lactation support and gives direction by mentoring to nursing and allied health staff at the bedside.
Associate's degree in nursing. Active Kentucky License. Two years of relevant work experience required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)/Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) required.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 1 year. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the role
The lactation consultant is a member of the Mother-Baby team who provides consultation and hands on assistance for mothers experiencing difficulties related to breast feeding initiation/sustainment in both the inpatient and outpatient setting (prenatally and beyond discharge from the hospital.