Lactation Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One year of experience in women’s and children’s health services, breastfeeding practices, and care of a newborn.
• An unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA-accredited programs, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive and successful breastfeeding experience for patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
• Provide lactation support and education through individual 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 based on each family’s feeding goals and needs.
• Use appropriate age-related protocols addressing the physical and psychological needs of patients.
• Provide continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and maternal and newborn outcomes.