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Overview: The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to assess lactating mothers and their families, develop, and implement a specific plan of care that promotes optimal outcomes for the family; while meeting their educational needs. The Lactation Consultant serves as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals regarding lactation and participates in quality and process improvement activities within Lactation Services and clinical areas utilizing their services.

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview:
The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to assess lactating mothers and their families, develop, and implement a specific plan of care that promotes optimal outcomes for the family; while meeting their educational needs. The Lactation Consultant serves as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals regarding lactation and participates in quality and process improvement activities within Lactation Services and clinical areas utilizing their services. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement a lactation-specific plan of care for the breastfeeding / human milk feeding family to promote optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>Meets the educational needs of mothers and their families, utilizing sound principles of teaching/learning.</li><li>Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the care team.</li><li>Participates in performance improvement activities.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree BSN and 3-5 years experience as a nurse on a pediatric medical floor, pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, or a mother/baby unit.</li><li>One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire</li><li>One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire</li><li>RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO</li><li>International Board Certified Lactation Consultant</li><li>Employees must obtain International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or equivalent within 1 year.</li><li>Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire</li></ul>

Benefits at Children's Mercy:
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.<a href="https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank ">Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. </a>

Starting Pay:
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.43/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.  

Remote Work/Work from Home:
 This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

Children's Mercy KC

Lactation Consultant

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Compensation and Benefits

Consulting

Diversity

Employee Relations

Healthcare

Hospital

Human Resources

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Nursing

Patient Care

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Pediatric Nursing

Performance Management

Process Improvement

Registered Nurse (RN)

Training/Teaching

Treatment Plan

Vaccination

Work From Home

[AW]-iCims

Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers to include explaining the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Ability to express enthusiasm about breastfeeding, and to help mothers enjoy a positive experience.

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the duties required to give basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.<h1>POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</h1>Education: Requires High School graduate or equivalent.Experience: Must have prior breastfeeding experience (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:<ol><li style="text-align:justify"> Ability to express enthusiasm about breastfeeding, and to help mothers enjoy a positive experience. </li><li style="text-align:justify"> Has a telephone and is willing to make and receive phone calls at home.</li><li style="text-align:justify"> Willing to make home visits and hospital visits, work evenings and weekends.</li><li style="text-align:justify"> Available by phone when needed.</li><li style="text-align:justify"> Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.</li></ol>Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.License(s)/Certification(s) required: CPR Certification required. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOBEssential Functions<ol style="list-style-type:decimal"><li style="color:#000000">Attends and assist with prenatal classes, recruits potential cases and develops relationship with clients.</li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Recruits and counsels women in the WIC clinic. Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers to include explaining the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. </li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Conducts follow-up on client referrals within twenty-four (24) hours of giving birth. Responds to new mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems during business hours and outside 8-5 working hours. Makes routine periodic contacts, including home visits to patients assigned to a caseload for this position.</li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by home visits and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the WIC program. </li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Maintains accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.</li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Refers clients according to protocols (i.e. social service agencies, WIC Nutritionist, etc.).</li><li style="color:#000000;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ol>Marginal Functions: <ol><li> Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.</li><li> Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects as needed.</li><li> Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding provided by supervisor.</li></ol>Supervises: None. NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENTNOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCESAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

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