Lactation Consultant

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Comprehensive

Employer-Matching Retirement Plans

Free parking

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lactation Consultant for a part-time, day-shift role. The position emphasizes promoting breastfeeding, education, and hospital-wide lactation program leadership to support families across departments.

The role requires IBCLC certification with hospital lactation experience; RN license in Illinois is strongly preferred but not required. Competitive benefits accompany this key maternal-child health service position.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification with a minimum of one year of experience as a lactation consultant in a hospital setting.
• RN license in Illinois strongly preferred, not required.
• 3+ years of experience desirable in lactation services.

Responsibilities

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals.
• Develops and maintains standards of care and clinical guidelines for breastfeeding support across the organization.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees breastfeeding education programs for patients, families, and staff.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum education on breastfeeding and related topics.
• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant on breastfeeding best practices.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Education program design

Clinical guidelines

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

IBCLC certification

RN license (Illinois) preferred

Job description

Lactation Consultant

Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Part-time

Compensation: $34.70-$54.11/Hourly

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Essential Functions

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in achieving their individual breastfeeding goals.
• Develops, implements, and maintains standards of care and clinical guidelines for supporting breastfeeding mothers across all areas of the organization, including the Emergency Department, OB/GYN, Family Health Centers, Employee Health, Women's Health, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.
• Supports and enhances existing breastfeeding and maternal-child health programs throughout the organization.
• Organizes educational materials, displays, and promotional activities to increase awareness and support for breastfeeding initiatives.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversee breastfeeding education programs for patients, families, and staff in collaboration with the Director of Perinatal and Pediatric Services.
• Collaborates with the Maternal Infant Product Line Director, Chief of Pediatrics, and Chief of Obstetrics to develop and provide patient education related to breastfeeding and maternal-infant care.
• Provides and coordinates evidence-based breastfeeding education for patients in accordance with current research, best practices, and national standards of care.
• Develops, reviews, and updates educational content addressing breastfeeding management, medications, and maternal and infant conditions, including cleft lip, cleft palate, prematurity, and medically complex newborns.
• Reviews and updates educational materials on wellness topics, including nutrition, preventive health services, exercise, and healthy lifestyle practices, to promote patient engagement and adherence to healthcare plans.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates a comprehensive reference library of breastfeeding and lactation resources for healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Maintains current files of lactation research, journal articles, clinical guidelines, and reference materials to ensure access to the latest evidence-based information.
• Develops, adapts, or obtains educational materials that promote patient understanding and support informed decision-making.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum education on breastfeeding, breast care, and related maternal-infant health topics to inpatient and outpatient populations through individual and group sessions.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the physiology, assessment, and management of breastfeeding and lactation.
• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to healthcare providers on breastfeeding best practices, complex lactation issues, and evidence-based interventions.
• Promotes compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and national breastfeeding initiatives, including Baby-Friendly practices when applicable.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• RN License in the State of Illinois *Strongly Preferred* not required
• Currently certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a minimum of one-year experience as a lactation consultant in a hospital setting.

Experience:

• 3(+) Years of experience highly desirable
• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking

Salary Information

$34.7 - $54.11Hourly Wage