RN Lactation Consultant/Clinical Supervisor

Looking for a weekday position? Looking for day shift hours? Looking to be a part of the largest network of providers in the Northland?

Meritas Health is hiring a RN Lactation Consultant/Clinical Supervisor to join our Pediatrics team!  If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our Meritas team!

Here at Meritas our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.  Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. 

Why Meritas?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the Pediatrics practice are Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

What does a Lactation Consultant do?

As a Lactation Consultant, you will specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding and lactation, advocate for breastfeeding as a global health imperative, and promote environments that support breastfeeding. You will also assist and support to the clinical administratively and clinically through supervisory planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Provides education and support to our breastfeeding and pumping parents. Plans patient care to reflect current evidence-based practice of breastfeeding. Intervenes as indicated by the mother, or child’s status; evaluates care and patient needs; educates parent and family unit. Organizes patient consultations and breastfeeding group meetings so quality care is provided timely and acts as a resource to parents.
• Monitors the daily activities of the clinical team to ensure accurate and efficient completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional patient care.  Participates in talent life cycle management, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, mentoring, development, engagement, retention, performance management and time keeping.
• Demonstrates productivity by competently assisting providers and clinical staff to maximize patient volumes. Assesses, plans, performs evaluations, assists with procedures, administers medication, and counsels patients. Follows all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards.   Serves as back up to clinical staff when needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal, written and computerized) with the parent, family, and the health care team.  Returns patient calls in a timely manner. Completes consultations and documentation in a timely manner. Provides care coordination services for pediatric patient population as directed by providers. 

What are the requirements for the job?

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license to practice in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years as RN with 1 year breastfeeding counseling experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
• IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
• Critical thinking skills to identify high risk situations and prioritize care.
• Basic office skills: patient centered mindset, excellent time management and organization skills; ability to multitask and work in fast paced environment.

More Possibilities:

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at Meritas, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care.

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.