Lactation Consultant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant dedicated to helping breastfeeding women and their families. The role involves providing evidenced based care, education, and cultural sensitivity, with a focus on achieving breastfeeding goals.

Applicants should have at least an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with IBCLC certification required within 2 years of hire. Experience in Mother/Baby or Labor & Delivery is preferred.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification within 2 years of hire is required.
• Mother/Baby or Postpartum experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding education to families.
• Focus on meeting lactation practice standards.
• Support breastfeeding goals with evidenced based care.

Skills

Breastfeeding education

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center is seeking a part-time, Lactation Consultant. The Lactation Consultant focuses on helping breastfeeding women and their families define and achieve their breastfeeding goals by providing evidenced based care, customer service, and cultural sensitivity. Provides breastfeeding education to other health care professional team members, possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet lactation practice standards as required by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Education

• Associates or Bachelor's degree - Nursing (Required)
• Master's degree - Nursing (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• IBCLC within 2 years of hire (Required)

Experience

• Mother/Baby or Postpartum experience (preferred)
• Labor & Delivery experience (Preferred)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (Preferred)