IBCLC Lactation Care Specialist & Education Leader

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Lactation Consultant to support mothers with complex lactation needs. You will develop individualized care plans, serve as a liaison between hospital teams and community resources, and provide education to families on breastfeeding management.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and IBCLC certification. Flexible hours and a collaborative, patient-centered environment are offered to help improve breastfeeding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• IBCLC certification required or obtained within specified timeline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize care and collaborate with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lactation consultant for complex lactation cases beyond routine care.
• Develop and implement individualized lactation plans of care.
• Coordinate between hospital, providers and community resources.
• Educate mothers and families on lactation management.
• Maintain communication with care teams and document plans.

Skills

IBCLC certification

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Lactation equipment knowledge

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Lactation Consultant to support mothers with complex lactation needs. You will develop individualized care plans, serve as a liaison between hospital teams and community resources, and provide education to families on breastfeeding management.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and IBCLC certification. Flexible hours and a collaborative, patient-centered environment are offered to help improve breastfeeding outcomes.