Description
A Brief Overview
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
What you will do
• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation team and the maternity services.
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
• Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, both in-patient and outpatient.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, in the Parent Education classes.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
Education Qualifications
• BSN required
• MSN preferred
Experience Qualifications
. 3-5 years of experience in lactation consulting
Previous experience with maternal-child health nursing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrates ability to lead, organize, manage, and develop lactation programs.
• Ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Ability to work with several different patient care units and levels of care providers.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in accepting work assignments.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required
At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $44.00 - $55.00 per hour.
