Clinical Lactation Consultant – Pediatric Care

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to develop, coordinate and evaluate lactation programs across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will help families and staff understand lactation care and promote successful breastfeeding.

You will work with the health care team to provide lactation consultation, plan and document care, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes at the Phoenix campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or dietetics.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care (RN or RD) with lactation education.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 12 months; valid RN license or RD credentials.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for lactation care, consult with families and staff.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan, evaluate, and document lactation plans.
• Develop and deliver lactation education, and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Lactation knowledge

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or dietetics

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to develop, coordinate and evaluate lactation programs across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will help families and staff understand lactation care and promote successful breastfeeding.

You will work with the health care team to provide lactation consultation, plan and document care, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes at the Phoenix campus.