IBCLC Lactation Consultant — Hospital-Based Care Leader

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant in Kenosha for a casual, part-time position. The role requires RN licensure in the state and IBCLC certification within 1 year, with typically 2 years of labor and delivery nursing experience.

The incumbent will lead lactation services, provide in-hospital and post-discharge support, and participate in education for families. The position involves outpatient care, staff training, and data reporting while promoting evidence-based lactation

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where practice occurs.
• IBCLC certification must be obtained within 1 year.
• Typically requires 2 years of professional nursing in labor and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Visits breastfeeding mothers during hospitalization and by phone post-discharge to provide lactation support.
• Provides outpatient care and consultation for families with breastfeeding difficulties.
• Develops and manages outpatient lactation services and/or phone support (breast pump rental/retail).
• Supports staff development and in-services related to breastfeeding.
• Provides leadership for breastfeeding across hospital staff and community.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates outcomes.
• Serves as consultant to physicians on lactation matters.
• Maintains breastfeeding client statistics and reports as needed.
• Performs patient positioning and lifting with proper safety techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical decision making

Organization & problem solving

Multi-tasking

Proficient computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant in Kenosha for a casual, part-time position. The role requires RN licensure in the state and IBCLC certification within 1 year, with typically 2 years of labor and delivery nursing experience.

The incumbent will lead lactation services, provide in-hospital and post-discharge support, and participate in education for families. The position involves outpatient care, staff training, and data reporting while promoting evidence-based lactation