A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.
Lactation Consultant - Mother Baby / PRN Mercy - 3.5 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Part-time | PRN 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications RN License Full Job Description Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Nursing Nursing PRN Part-time Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
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Job Description Find your calling at Mercy!
Position Details:
PRN position (as needed) Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - Memorial Rd Mother Baby We are high-paced, high-energy unit specializing in Obstetrics and Mother Baby, Well Newborn Care along Post Women's Surgical unit.
Within our unit we have:
40-MB rooms 15-LDR rooms 14-High Risk Antepartum 8-bed OBED unit 4-LIBC Birthing Suites 4-Pre Post Rooms 3-OR suites (where we circulate all of our own cases) Within our unit we also have full-time Lactation Consultants who see both inpatient and outpatients. Mercy OKC is the leading delivering hospital in Oklahoma City and second leading in the Ministry. Our teams offer a comprehensive suite of services at the Love Family's Women's Center.
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Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families. Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers throughout the baby's hospital stay to help support their breastfeeding experience. Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services through coordination with Family Resource Center and Outpatient Lactation Services. Serves as a clinical and education resources related to lactation or hospital co-workers. Works closely with staff to facilitate provisions of lactation support services and education throughout Mercy. Represents Mercy at community activities, outreach, and educational programs. Must have flexibility in scheduling to assure required contact with patients. Awareness of direct patient care activities for neonatal age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Qualifications:
Education :
Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
Licensure :
Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements. Physical requirements/demands : Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications:
Certification as a Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) must be obtained within two years of date of hire or transfer. Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Care or complete a course within their probation period. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
