RN - Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

19h

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Cleveland Clinic Children's Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families in need to help them reach their personal breastfeeding goals. If patients are worried that they’ll have issues breastfeeding, or are looking for additional support from breastfeeding experts, our team can assist. As a Lactation Consultant, you will deliver direct lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and their infants, helping them feel confident, supported, and empowered. You will provide compassionate, individualized care that respects each family’s unique needs. At Cleveland Clinic, nurses have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including continuing education, as well as online and in-person courses designed to support and enhance your clinical skills. A caregiver works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.

Requirements

• Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
• Registered Nurse (RN) working in a Level 3 NICU or similar setting
• Lactation experience OR background in Women and Children’s services (e.g., labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required within six months of hire
• One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants
• Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field OR two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) OR two years of experience as a certified health and wellness educator/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 related field
• Experience counseling breastfeeding families in an inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings

Responsibilities

• Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby’s dyad’s 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed