Baptist Health
Lactation Registered Nurse Full Time Nights
4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 27, 2026
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Summary
Job Description:
Lactation Registered Nurse- Full Time, Nights
Status: Full Time
Shift: Third
Job Summary:
The lactation consultant is a member of the Mother-Baby team who provides consultation and hands on assistance for mothers experiencing difficulties related to breast feeding initiation/sustainment in both the inpatient and outpatient setting (prenatally and beyond discharge from the hospital.) The lactation consultant is responsible for initiating a plan of care to provide consistent and evidence-based practice interventions. The lactation consultant provides staff training in lactation support and gives direction by mentoring to nursing and allied health staff at the bedside.
Requirements:
Associate's degree in nursing.
Active Kentucky License.
Two years of relevant work experience required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)/Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) required.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 1 year.