Lactation Consultant

Company:  Children's Mercy - Pediatric Care North, Inc.
Location: Kansas City
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / 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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