RN, Lactation Consultant CRMC and UH

Shift

Day shift with fair share of weekends and holidays; must be willing to travel between the Capital Region Medical Center campus and the University Hospital campus.

Lactation Consultants

• Base Pay Range: $36.19 - $52.67/hr, based on experience
• Shift Differentials:
  Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable lactation consultant dedicated to supporting new mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals. We seek someone who thrives on empowering families, providing expert education, and fostering a nurturing environment for both patients and staff. The ideal candidate will be a natural educator, skilled in the clinical management of breastfeeding, and eager to develop innovative programs that promote maternal and infant health.

If you value patient-centered care, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to improve breastfeeding success, this is the role for you. Join MU Health Care, where your expertise will inspire and support new mothers on their breastfeeding journey.

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers for seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.

We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger—to have a voice and role in the work that serves our community and changes the field of medicine.

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell‑phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding. Develops and implements standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization where they might be served. Supports programs already in place. Organizes information and posters for activities to promote breastfeeding.
• Plans, oversees, and coordinates patient, family, and staff breastfeeding education activities. Provides and coordinates didactic education to all patients who require breastfeeding information in accordance with current research literature and national standards of care. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Reviews and updates information regarding wellness topics such as nutrition, preventative services, and exercise to promote good health habits and increase patient compliance with the healthcare plan. Implements and maintains a reference library of breastfeeding materials appropriate for both healthcare providers and mothers interested in learning more about lactation.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum classes on breastfeeding, breast care, and related topics to inpatients or outpatients. Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding. Documents patient/family education and progress of the mother and baby in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains professional growth in the area of educational techniques and acute/chronic/wellness topics to maintain the quality of patient education services. Accepts consults for the education of patients and family members in the inpatient or outpatient settings. Evaluates equipment related to breastfeeding and maintains the breastfeeding room. Supports hospital employees who are breastfeeding.
• Plans, oversees, and coordinates annually and as needed education. Reviews care routines, policies, procedures, or other aspects of the mother‑baby hospital experience with involved clinical staff in order to highlight the successes or needs of the…