Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, PRN
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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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
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Keywords:Registered Nurse (RN), Location:Saint Louis, MO-63110
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