Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic • Elkton, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital provides direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. The role supports mothers with positioning, latching, and decisions about when to supplement, and includes assessing lactation goals and concerns for mother-infant dyads and developing evidence-based feeding plans. The consultant also designs and implements patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research, and community involvement, and supports community outreach and education programs. The caregiver maintains knowledge of current lactation theories and research. The position works varying days and hours, with minimal weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• Meet educational and licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire when working in an inpatient setting.
• Hold Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, and successfully complete IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Alternatively, two years of nursing experience in a non-related field; two years of verified paid or voluntary lay experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an IBCLC; or two years of experience as a certified health and wellness educator or instructor.
• Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care.
• Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing, or a related field.
• Experience counseling breastfeeding families in inpatient, ambulatory, and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mother-infant dyads’ lactation goals and issues.
• Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother’s and infant’s feeding issues.
• Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research, and community involvement.
• Support community outreach, education programs, and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed