Description
Job Title: Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse
Department: August Family Birth Place
Location: Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week: Part Time - 24 Hours
Schedule: Weekends - Friday through Saturday; 8- or 12- hour shifts; Day/Evening; Holidays.
SUMMARY
As a RN Lactation Consultant, your demonstrated empathy, patience and excellent ability to guide are key in preparing mothers to breastfeed and providing safe care for infants.
August Family Birth Place
The Lactation Consultant is an RN in the Family Birth Place who will provide expert breastfeeding education, assessment, and support to expectant and new parents. This role assists families with establishing and maintaining successful breastfeeding/chestfeeding practices, identifies and resolves feeding challenges, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote optimal maternal and infant health outcomes. The nurse will also be oriented to postpartum/delivery care and may, in times of need, have a couplet assignment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Development. Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk; assist with decision making; provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding; describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching and suck-swallow pattern; discuss dietary requirements, medications or other substances which may have an effect on breastfeeding
- Individualized Care. Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem
- Leadership & Collaboration. Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad; assist with staff education including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
- Compassionate, kind and patient focused
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
PAY RANGE: $42.06 - $55.70
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
