Registered Nurse - RN - Lactation Consultant - Child Services
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants. The primary responsibility is to facilitate positive and successful breastfeeding experiences for patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, using appropriate age-related protocols for patients’ physical and psychological needs. The role provides individualized lactation support and education through one-on-one consultations, small-group interactions, prenatal classes, lactation support visits, and community-based support programs. It includes comprehensive assessments and personalized education, with dedicated time to address each family’s feeding goals and needs. The consultant builds relationships with mothers and newborns through continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a supportive, multidisciplinary team to contribute to maternal and newborn outcomes.
Requirements
- One year of experience in women’s and children’s health services, breastfeeding practices, and understanding the care of a newborn.
- An unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is practiced, or multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers, required or to be obtained within the first 60 days of hire.
- Current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification within six months of hire if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
- Obtain IBCLC certification when eligibility requirements are met, if not already held.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA; preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate positive and successful breastfeeding experiences for patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
- Use appropriate age-related protocols addressing patients’ physical and psychological needs.
- Provide individualized lactation support and education through one-on-one consultations and small-group interactions.
- Educate and empower families through prenatal classes, lactation support visits, and community-based support programs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide personalized education to address each family’s feeding goals and needs.
- Build relationships with mothers and newborns through continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and maternal and newborn outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
