Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally. Position Details: Lactation Consultant – RN (LDRP)

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Status: PRN (As Needed)
Overview
Responsible for assessment, problem identification and problem-solving for patient/staff education relating to breastfeeding. Develops, implements and evaluates the lactation education program. Emphasis with focus on antepartum, postpartum, nurseries and specifically related outpatient clientele.
Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree required, along with specialized training or completion of a relevant internship.
  
• Licensure:  Must hold a current RN license or RN Temporary Permit in the State of Missouri.
  
• Experience:  Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience required.
  
• Certifications:  Lactation education certification is required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:  Advanced degree or additional relevant coursework preferred.
  
• Licensure:  Additional or multi-state licensure preferred.
  
• Experience:  Prior experience in lactation support or related specialty preferred.
  
• Certifications:  Additional certifications in maternal-child health or lactation consulting preferred.
  
• Other:  Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
• Significant bending, stooping, and patient lifting/turning with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs

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.

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