International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
About The Position
The Certified Lactation Counselor/Consultant provides expert breastfeeding support, education, and advocacy to mothers, infants, and families while promoting evidence-based, patient-centered care. The IBCLC/RNCLC collaborates with providers, nursing staff, Women’s Health personnel, and OB Case Management to deliver lactation education and support across inpatient and outpatient settings. This part-time role also contributes to staff education and program development to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding throughout Lakewood Health System. This position may be filled by either a Registered Nurse (RN) with IBCLC/CLC certification or a non-RN IBCLC/CLC candidate with relevant maternal-child health, breastfeeding support, and patient education experience. Scope of responsibilities will align with applicable licensure and certification.
Requirements
- MN Registered Nurse
- Certified Lactation Counselor (RNCLC)
Nice To Haves
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred
- Previous lactation consulting experience preferred
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and maintain therapeutic patient boundaries
- Be passionate about maternal-child health and family-centered care
- Value collaboration with providers, nursing staff, and Women’s Health team members
- Be committed to providing exceptional breastfeeding education and support
- Communicate with compassion, professionalism, and respect
- Support mothers, infants, and families across the communities we serve
Responsibilities
- Serve as a breastfeeding resource for hospital and clinic staff
- Provide direct lactation consultation and breastfeeding support to patients
- Assist in reviewing and developing breastfeeding-related policies and procedures
- Collaborate with care teams to resolve inpatient breastfeeding concerns
- Educate patients on breast pump usage and breastfeeding techniques
- Develop and distribute breastfeeding education materials
- Promote and maintain employee lactation support programs
- Provide telephone support and follow-up care for breastfeeding patients
- Participate in community outreach and education events
- Maintain accurate documentation and statistical reporting for lactation services
Benefits
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
