Registered Nurse- Part Time, Lactation Consultant, Evenings, 3P-11P, Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant is a registered healthcare professional who provides evidence-based lactation care, education, and support to breastfeeding mothers, infants, and families throughout the prenatal, inpatient, and postpartum periods. The role promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding through direct patient care, staff education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and program development initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification or working towards it.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
2+ years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.

Responsibilities

Assess maternal and infant breastfeeding needs through comprehensive lactation evaluations.
Develop individualized lactation care plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
Provide breastfeeding education and counseling to expectant parents, postpartum mothers, and families.
Assist with breastfeeding initiation, positioning, latch techniques, milk expression, and pumping strategies.
Identify and address breastfeeding complications, including engorgement, mastitis, nipple trauma, low milk supply, and infant feeding concerns.
Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Facilitate continuity of care through referrals to community breastfeeding resources and outpatient lactation services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.