Lactation Consultant

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

Lexington, Kentucky, US
Not specified; benefits: health, vision, dental, p...
Direct patient care coordination
Breastfeeding guidance provision
Newborn assessment monitoring
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for educating and supporting mothers who plan to breastfeed while monitoring infants at risk for delayed feeding

Job Summary

  • The Lactation Consultant is responsible for educating and supporting mothers who plan to breastfeed while monitoring infants at risk for delayed feeding.
  • This role involves spending the majority of time on direct patient care activities including nursing rounds, assessments, and individualized treatment planning.
  • Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually, and company-paid maternity and paternity leave.

Matching Summary

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for educating and supporting mothers who plan to breastfeed while monitoring infants at risk for delayed feeding.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Pet Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care coordination
  • Breastfeeding guidance provision
  • Newborn assessment monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate patient-centered care
  • Team collaboration and innovation
  • Departmental policy development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Current RN licensure in Kentucky
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience
  • CLC certification required
  • IBCLC preferred or within 3 years
  • BLS certification within 30 days

Work Rights

Must have current RN licensure in Kentucky

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