Lactation Consultant at Children's Mercy - Pediatric Care North, Inc.

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, Missouri





Job Description:

Our well established Northland pediatric office is looking for a full-time or part-time International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to join our lactation team. Our lactation program has a 30+ year history providing care and education for new mothers and their growing families. We also partner with The Lactation Network to expand patient coverage, as well as provide our consultants the autonomy to provide care. One to two years of clinical experience in infant lactation/nutrition preferred, but not required. Great benefits package with competitive wages. PTO available after 90 days.

Schedule: Daytime hours Monday through Friday, with Tuesday evening support groups on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Job duties include:

Rooming patients and taking vitals
Providing comprehensive breastfeeding education and support
Educate families on formula supplementation and fortification when necessary
Provide education on infant jaundice
Educate on and distribute bilirubin beds as needed
Screen and monitor maternal mental health
Review and explain newborn screenings
Ensure proper documentation of all patient interactions
Other patient-centered needs

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance


Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics
Lactation


Physical Setting:

Clinic





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