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Mosaic Life Care

Administration
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 32-51.2 / hour
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Details

  • Lactation Consultant
  • New Beginnings
  • PRN Status
  • Variable Shift
  • Pay: $32.00 - $51.20 / hour

Summary

  • This position is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. This position functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients.
  • This position is responsible to the Director of Pediatrics\Obstetric and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties

  • Serve as a clinical resource to all units within the hospital on issues related to breastfeeding.
  • Conducts health education, psychosocial, nutritional assessments for breastfeeding patients on the Obstetric unit and in the Nursery.
  • Assist in development and implementation of the breastfeeding plan of care.
  • Assist in development of nursing standards in regards to breast-feeding infants and Lactating mothers.
  • Coordinates breastfeeding support group/community outreach.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an School of Nursing; BSN required.
  • Currently RN licensed in the State of Missouri.
  • BLS certification upon hire.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of hire.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant upon hire is preferred.
  • 3 years of experience as an Obstetrical RN is required.