Impactful Lactation Consultant | NICU Support & Education

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pocono Township, PA, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding families in the inpatient setting, with focus on newborns in the NICU. You will assess lactation needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote breastfeeding outcomes.

Requirements include an RN license in Pennsylvania, IBCLC certification, and prior lactation counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma RN with lactation counseling experience.
• Ability to assess and support breastfeeding mothers in care settings.
• Strong communication and education delivery to families.

Responsibilities

• Orient new staff to lactation policies and newborn feeding guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop breastfeeding protocols.
• Provide telephone and in-person counseling to pregnant and lactating women.
• Perform lactation assessments and counseling in routine and high-risk settings.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant for breastfeeding care.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse (PA) license

IBCLC certification

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pocono Township, PA, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding families in the inpatient setting, with focus on newborns in the NICU. You will assess lactation needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote breastfeeding outcomes.

Requirements include an RN license in Pennsylvania, IBCLC certification, and prior lactation counseling experience.