Lactation Consultant jobs in Kansas City, KS

Lactation Consultant provides lactation support and education to patients and families. May plan and lead breastfeeding classes for expecting mothers. Being a Lactation Consultant is responsible for identifying and correcting lactation problems, and advising physicians and healthcare providers on lactation problems experienced by patients. Requires an associate degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Lactation Consultant requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Lactation Consultant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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RN Lactation Consultant PRN
  • HCA Midwest Health
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Introduction

    Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant PRN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Midwest Health which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

    Benefits

    HCA Midwest Health, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    • Colleague recognition program
    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Midwest Health!

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    The Lactation Consultant provides lactation support services and clinical management for breastfeeding mother/infants, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, families and significant others. Lactation Consultants are responsible for decisions and actions delineated by their professional certification to include assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the breastfeeding mother and infant(s). Responsibilities also include identification/prevention of breastfeeding problems, complete accurate and timely documentation of care and communication with all involved in mother/infant(s) care. The Lactation Consultant role reflects knowledge of educational updates, new technology and research studies consistent with the International Lactation Consultant Association.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program. 
    • International board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required. Demonstrates knowledge and practical application of theories and principles of ILCA. BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation (within 90 days), certifications required and maintained.
    • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist 
    • Certified Breastfeeding Advisor 
    • Missouri RN licensure (or compact) 

    HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's largest network and recognized pioneer in healthcare. Our network includes doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), urgent care centers, outpatient centers, physician practices, and surgery centers across more than 150 locations. We offer access to a network of board-certified or board-eligible physicians. This includes 2,000 experts trained in 80 medical specialties. We are professionals bound together by one mission—to deliver exceptional, personalized care. People are our core and at the very heart of our family-centered system of world-class healthcare.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


    "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Lactation Consultant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


    About the Company:
    HCA Midwest Health



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RN Lactation Consultant PRN
  • HCA Midwest Health
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionIntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant PRN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, an...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Leasing Consultant
  • Fogelman Properties
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Fogelman is a nationally recognized leader in the multi-family industry. We are proud to have received several outstanding awards - #1 Best Place to Work in Multifamily, Top 50 Multifamily Property Ma...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sales Consultant
  • MFA Oil Company
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • Overview A Sales Consultant will be responsible for performing the customer service duties in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all company programs, policies and procedures, ensuring p...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Insurance consultant
  • Taleo BE
  • Chanute, KS FULL_TIME
  • Property Insurance Risk Consultant Salary is competitive depending on skills and experience.Location Home based with expectancy for client visits across LondonWorking with the London Risk Management t...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Travel Consultant
  • Global Connections INC
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionGLOBAL CONNECTIONS, a leader in the travel industry, is an innovative company seeking strong, well-rounded, creative, travel-spirited candidates to join our team. At GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, we ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse Mother Baby Weekends
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Description Overland Park Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Lactation Consultant PRN
  • HCA Midwest Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant PRN you want in your curr...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Postpartum
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Registered Nurse Postpartum you want in your curr...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Registered Nurse Mother Baby
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Description Introduction Overland Park Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabli...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Registered Nurse Postpartum
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Description Introduction Overland Park Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabli...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Buckle
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Summary The Operations Manager is responsible for fulfilling our mission statement, "to create the most enjoyable shoppi...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Management Trainee Program
  • Buckle
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Summary Buckle is searching for the next leaders in retail and sales. As a Management Trainee, you will work directly wi...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Representative, Electronics (Entry Level)- Remote- Kansas City
  • Kaba Mas LLC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Our doors are open to you. We are one of the Top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure ac...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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Income Estimation for Lactation Consultant jobs
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Kansas City, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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