Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant assists mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. The Lactation Consultant is a licensed health professional who has obtained International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC). IBCLC certified individuals with a Registered Nurse License or Non-RN CLC with IBCLC will be considered. This position is a Full-Time, benefited position, scheduled 32 hours per week. Rotating day and evening shifts supporting our Postpartum Unit and NICU.
Requirements
- Requires current Michigan Nursing License
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC
- Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.
- Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (for CLC/IBCLC track)
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse License or Non-RN CLC with IBCLC will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to breastfeeding mothers and infants across Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and other units.
- Assess lactation needs and document care, goals, and interventions.
- Educate patients and families, including those with complex lactation challenges (RN track provides advanced clinical care; see details below).
- Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized feeding plans and discharge readiness.
- Respond to outside breastfeeding-related inquiries and provide appropriate guidance.
- Participate in breastfeeding policy adherence, updates, education materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
