Lactation Consultant

Lactation ConsultantSt. Louis Childrens Hospital is nationally renowned for its exceptional newborn care, combining leading medical practices with a commitment to caring for the whole family.Part time, Weekend Option12 Hour Shifts, Saturdays & SundaysHours will be Day or Evening HoursBenefit EligibleAdditional Preferred RequirementsExperience with breastfeeding mothers & infantsBreastfeeding education and/or certificationOverviewSt. Louis Childrens Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked childrens hospitals in the country, St. Louis Childrens provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to do whats right for kids.Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Childrens commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.St. Louis Childrens consistently ranks among Americas Best Childrens Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Childrens was one of eight childrens hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospitals academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Childrens has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe lactation consultant is responsible for coordinating the care of the breastfeeding 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.ResponsibilitiesMonitors 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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate'sExperience <2 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsLicenses & CertificationsIBCLCBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC were 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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