IBCLC Lactation Consultant — Part-Time, Impactful Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, part of the Highmark Health network, seeks a lactation consultant to provide expert care for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding dyads. You will educate families, support the care team, and help manage the hospital's lactation services.

The role requires IBCLC certification and PA RN licensure or equivalent licensure, with responsibilities that include program marketing and collaboration across departments. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• IBCLC certification preferred for advanced lactation care.
• BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously provide expert lactation care and clinical management for inpatient and outpatient dyads.
• Educate patients and health care teams using evidence-based standards.
• Assist with daily operations of the lactation center and monitor equipment.
• Participate in lactation program marketing and policy development as needed.
• Contribute to divisional and organizational goals and perform other duties.

Skills

PA RN license

IBCLC certification

Bachelor's degree

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, part of the Highmark Health network, seeks a lactation consultant to provide expert care for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding dyads. You will educate families, support the care team, and help manage the hospital's lactation services.

The role requires IBCLC certification and PA RN licensure or equivalent licensure, with responsibilities that include program marketing and collaboration across departments. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week.