CERTIFIED LACTATION NURSE

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated lactation consultant/educator to lead the lactation program at their Birth Center. This role focuses on providing essential breastfeeding education and support to staff and community members, ensuring high-quality care for mothers and infants. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and resource sharing, the consultant will play a vital role in enhancing breastfeeding practices within the healthcare setting. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on maternal and infant health while working in a supportive and innovative environment that values professional growth and development.

Benefits

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts on gym memberships

Moving Assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing experience in mother-baby nursing preferred.
• Certification as International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the lactation program for the Birth Center.
• Provide breastfeeding orientation and educational inservices.

Skills

Breastfeeding Education

Nursing

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.600000

Shift: Shift 2

Job Summary:

The lactation consultant/educator coordinates the lactation program for the Birth Center. This person also acts as a resource for other units with breastfeeding concerns, provides breastfeeding orientation and educational inservices for staff members and other interested individuals/groups (e.g. clinic staff); and provides community classes and education. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Prior nursing experience of three to five years in mother-baby nursing is preferred. One year as a Certified Lactation Consultant highly preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). Certification as International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is required upon hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days. American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within six months of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.