Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, PRN Job at Mercy, Glen Carbon, IL

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  • Mercy
  • Glen Carbon, IL

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, PRN at Mercy summary:

The Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, PRN at Mercy Hospital South provides lactation education and support to antepartum, postpartum, nursery, and outpatient patients. The role involves developing and evaluating lactation programs, requiring an RN license, lactation certification, and experience in maternal-child health. This position emphasizes patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally. Position Details: Lactation Consultant – RN (LDRP)

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

Status: PRN (As Needed)

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.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
  • Significant bending, stooping, and patient lifting/turning with assistance
  • Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs
Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding support, Maternal-child health, Postpartum care, Patient education, RN license, Lactation certification, Healthcare nursing, Hospital nursing

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Relief, Internship, Shift work,

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