Lactation Registered Nurse Full Time Days

Summary Job Description: Lactation Registered Nurse- Full Time, Days Status: Full Time Shift: First Job Summary: The lactation consultant is a member of the Mother-Baby team who provides consultation and hands on assistance for mothers experiencing difficulties related to breast feeding initiation/sustainment in both the inpatient and outpatient setting (prenatally and beyond discharge from the hospital.) The lactation consultant is responsible for initiating a plan of care to provide consistent and evidence-based practice interventions. The lactation consultant provides staff training in lactation support and gives direction by mentoring to nursing and allied health staff at the bedside. Requirements: Associate's degree in nursing. Active Kentucky License. Two years of relevant work experience required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)/Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) required. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 1 year. 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.