IBCLC Lactation Specialist for Mom & Baby Care

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to support mothers and babies from routine feeding to complex neonatal care. You will assess, educate, and coordinate care across the care team.

This role requires an IBCLC certification, nursing degree, and at least one year of mother/baby experience. We offer day-one benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in mother/baby care or breastfeeding education.
• Current IBCLC certification, required.
• Ability to complete competency testing with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments, including latch, positioning, milk transfer and infant weight patterns.
• Develop and document evidence-based, individualized feeding plans for complex breastfeeding challenges.
• Collaborate with RNs, pediatricians, obstetricians and neonatologists to coordinate care and safe discharge planning.
• Educate families through bedside coaching, outpatient breastfeeding classes and community support groups.
• Guide families on breast pumps, specialized feeding tools and donor milk options

Skills

Customer service

Breastfeeding support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN or nursing degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to support mothers and babies from routine feeding to complex neonatal care. You will assess, educate, and coordinate care across the care team.

This role requires an IBCLC certification, nursing degree, and at least one year of mother/baby experience. We offer day-one benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative hospital environment.