Lactation Consultant RN

Community Health Net; Leominster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Leominster is seeking a Lactation Consultant RN to focus on breastfeeding education and support for women and children. Candidates should be a graduate from an accredited nursing school, possess a valid nursing license, and obtain IBCLC certification within one year. The ideal candidate has experience as a lactation consultant in a hospital setting. This position involves collaboration within a healthcare team to promote breastfeeding.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN or CCNE accredited nursing school, or 3 years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with valid license to practice.
• IBCLC certification required within 1 year of hire.
• 1 year of RN experience and lactation consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on education and support for breastfeeding women and children.
• Collaborate with the health care team to promote and protect breastfeeding.

Skills

Breastfeeding education

Patient support

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Lactation Consultant RN in Maternity will focus on education, assistance, and support of breastfeeding for women and children. The Lactation Consultant RN functions as a member of the health care team to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) certification required within one (1) year of hire
• 1 year of RN experience required; 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience in a hospital setting preferred