Lactation Consultant

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus seeks a Lactation Consultant to lead breastfeeding education across the perinatal continuum, collaborating with the patient care team to plan, implement, and evaluate education for mothers, families, and staff.

The LC will work with physicians and nurses to promote evidence-based breastfeeding support, maintain licensure, and pursue IBCLC certification within one year of hire; hours may include night shifts and a 24-hour care focus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Current Ohio RN license; certification as a lactation consultant preferred.
• IBCLC within one year of hire if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, manage, coordinate, direct, and evaluate breast feeding education for patients and families.
• Prioritize lactation education needs and collaborate with the care team and other healthcare providers.
• Provide expert lactation support, education, and counseling across the perinatal continuum.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Teaching

Evidence-based care

Education

Registered Nursing license

IBCLC within 1 year

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Job description

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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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.