Lactation Specialist

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL • Jacksonville, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Specialist demonstrates advanced breastfeeding knowledge and skills in caring for families and newborns. Breastfeeding consultations require specialized skills, and care is provided according to age-appropriate criteria and the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of the family and newborn.

The role coordinates hospital lactation services, provides inpatient consultations and telephone follow-up, and serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff. The position is based at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and is full time at 0.9 FTE on the day shift.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered North Carolina or compact-state RN license.
• IBCLC certification, or ability to achieve it within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification.
• NCI and NRP certification within six months.
• Team STEPPS within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in perinatal nursing, including work with breastfeeding mothers and babies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lactation services in the hospital.
• Provide inpatient lactation consultations.
• Provide telephone follow-up.
• Serve as a resource to medical and nursing staff.
• Provide age-appropriate care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of families and newborns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level