Registered Nurse - Weekend Lactation Consultant
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse works in the August Family Birth Place at Unity Hospital, providing expert breastfeeding education, assessment, and support to expectant and new parents. The role helps families establish and maintain successful breastfeeding or chestfeeding practices, identifies and resolves feeding challenges, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote maternal and infant health outcomes. The nurse will also be oriented to postpartum and delivery care and may receive a couplet assignment when needed. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, scheduled Friday through Saturday in 8- or 12-hour day or evening shifts, including holidays.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a lactation consultant.
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.
- Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused approach.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Inform families about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk and assist with feeding decisions.
- Provide anticipatory guidance about common breastfeeding problems.
- Describe and encourage effective infant rooting, latching, and suck-swallow patterns.
- Discuss dietary requirements, medications, and other substances that may affect breastfeeding.
- Provide individualized assistance to mothers with identified lactation problems.
- Maintain frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad in collaboration with other healthcare workers.
- Assist with staff education on lactation management and related clinical issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
