Registered Nurse Maternal Child Lactation Consultant /Educator

Paducah, Kentucky

Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.
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Job Description: Full Time Days 12 shifts :36 hours weekly The Lactation Consultant/Educator is responsible for evaluating and meeting the learning needs of patients and their families (i.e. infant care, breastfeeding), accepts referrals from physicians in areas listed, and provides extensive community education Essential Duties: Assesses and facilitates parent/infant bonding Provides follow-up lactation consultation by phone or appointment as needed Provides breastfeeding in-services Assists with breastfeeding policies and procedures Performs comprehensive maternal, child, and feeding assessments related to breastfeeding and human lactation Assists families with developing and implementing individualized feeding plans in consultation with the client coordinates continuity of care with Mother/Baby personnel Requirements: Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing BSN and/or IBCLC preferred 2 years of job-related experience required Benefits: Tuition Assistance reimbursement program Paid Time Off available for use upon hire Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave (includes pets) Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with company match 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.
Date Posted: 15 November 2024
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