Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, PRN

Company: Mercy
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: January 3, 2026

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. keyword(s): Registered Nurse By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by College Recruiter to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Mercy Terms & Conditions at about/legal-notices/ and Privacy Policy at about/legal-notices/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at us/terms-conditions

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