Lactation Consultant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lactation Consultant to lead breastfeeding education for patients, families, and the community. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver evidence-based lactation support across the perinatal continuum.

Qualified candidates are registered nurses with an Ohio license, and IBCLC certification is preferred; if not certified, attainment within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Current Ohio RN license; maintain mandatory educational requirements.
• Cert ification as lactation consultant preferred; Attain IBCLC within one year of hire if not certified.
• Prior nursing experience in a relevant healthcare setting and patient education experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, manage, coordinate, and evaluate breast feeding education for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and other health care professionals to provide education.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate breastfeeding education for the Department of Women’s and Infants Nursing.
• Engage in ongoing community education and agency collaboration.
• Support patients across the perinatal continuum with evidence-based lactation care.

Skills

RN license

IBCLC within 1 year

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Scope of Position

The Lactation Consultant (LC) collaborates with the patient care team, other health care professionals and the community to provide patients with breast feeding knowledge and skill. The lactation consultant is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and evaluation of breast-feeding education for the Department of women and Infants Nursing and the Medical Center.

The focus of care is breast feeding education for patients, the community, and health care providers. The Department of Women and Infants Nursing provides comprehensive breastfeeding education to inpatients, outpatients, and the community on a 24-hr basis.

Position Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, managing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating breast feeding education provided to patients and their family/ support persons by the patient care team in Department of Women’s and Infants Nursing. The LC prioritizes breast feeding education needs of patients and collaborates with the patient care team and other health care providers. Ongoing community education and agency collaboration is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field desired; current Ohio license, certification as a lactation consultant preferred; previous nursing experience in a relevant healthcare setting preferred; prior patient education and women and infant nursing experience desired.

Ongoing: Maintain Ohio RN license; meet mandatory educational and health requirements; maintain knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols. Attain IBCLC within one year of hire if not already certified.

Additional Information:

Hours could be 11a-11p or 1a -1p

The Lactation Consultant is a key member of the Women’s and Infant Services team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This role provides expert lactation support, education, and counseling to mothers and families, promoting successful breastfeeding outcomes through evidence-based care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the Lactation Consultant supports patients across the perinatal continuum while advancing patient-centered, family-focused care in a leading academic medical center.

Job Title:Lactation ConsultantDepartment:University Hospital | Women and Infants Administration

Location:University Hospital (0870)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:36Shift:Second Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.