Certified Lactation Consultant - Mother and Baby Unit - St. Francis Eastside - PRN

• PRN, Part time
  
  

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Certified Lactation Consultant - Mother and Baby Unit - St. Francis Eastside - PRN

Job Summary

The Lactation Consultant's primary focus is the provision of education, assistance, and support of breastfeeding for women and children. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the health care team to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.

Essential Functions

• Collects, interprets, and applies data collected from breastfeeding patient to provide appropriate interventions to meet patient’s needs
• Identifies and intervenes to address patient and family need for lactation support and educational needs
• Acts as the leader and mentors other team members in lactation
• Works toward the improvement of lactation services through continuing education offers to the staff of Perinatal services
• Participates in the unit-based PI program and adheres to required patient care standards for the assigned area
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education

• Associates or Bachelors in a healthcare related field (required)
• Bachelors of Science, Nursing (preferred)
  
  

Certifications

• International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) (required and must be maintained)
  
  

Experience

• One (1) year of RN experience in a hospital setting working with postpartum breastfeeding mothers (preferred, not required)
  
  

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (required)
  
  

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  
  

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com