Clinical Lactation Consultant

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a dedicated lactation consultant nurse to enhance breastfeeding support across our obstetric and pediatric units.

The role requires an RN with lactation counseling experience, IBCLC certification or eligibility, and strong communication with patients and families. LVHN emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork in a high-quality health system.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma RN with 3 years of lactation counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Orient new nursing staff to the newborn feeding policy and practice guidelines.
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of breastfeeding protocols.
• Provide assistance via telephone to pregnant and lactating women requiring information, counseling, and follow-up.
• Provide breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling in routine and high risk, complicated, clinical situations for the breastfeeding family in obstetrical and pediatric areas.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant in the care of the breastfeeding family.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures related to breastfeeding.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternal child health and nursing staff providers.
• Reviews and maintains files of current research and literature and serves as a resource person to health care providers and breastfeeding families.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Adult learning principles

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

IBCLC certification or eligibility

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a dedicated lactation consultant nurse to enhance breastfeeding support across our obstetric and pediatric units.

The role requires an RN with lactation counseling experience, IBCLC certification or eligibility, and strong communication with patients and families. LVHN emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork in a high-quality health system.