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Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse (RN) - Lakewood Maternal Care Clinic

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Maternal Care Clinic UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting new families and empowering moms through the journey of breastfeeding? We're looking for a dedicated **Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant** who’s ready to make a real difference in the lives of mothers, infants, and our care team. This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to lead, educate, and inspire.

What You’ll Do:

As our go-to breastfeeding expert, you’ll be the heart of our lactation support services. Your role combines clinical excellence with education, advocacy, and a healthy dose of heart. You’ll work closely with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals to make breastfeeding a positive and successful experience.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

+ Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based breastfeeding programs and policies for our health system

+ Educate staff, peers, and families on best practices in lactation using adult learning techniques

+ Provide postpartum breastfeeding support through in-person visits, phone consults, and support groups

+ Be a resource for lactating patients throughout the hospital, including those who are readmitted

+ Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our breastfeeding programs

+ Represent our hospital at community events and professional meetings to promote maternal and infant health

+ Support quality improvement initiatives and provide care that reflects our commitment to safety, inclusion, and excellence

+ Demonstrate age-appropriate care and communication for patients and families

+ Maintain professional knowledge of current regulations, compliance policies, and best practices in lactation support

What You Bring to the Table (Requirements)

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

+ Current Missouri license as a Registered Nurse

+ At least two years of experience in obstetrics, inpatient care, or teaching

+ IBCLC certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

+ Current certifications in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation

Bonus Points For:

+ Bilingual skills (especially Spanish-English)

+ Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

If you’re passionate about making a difference for new families and ready to take breastfeeding support to the next level, we want to meet you.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

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