Lactation Consultant

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support newborn care from routine feeding to complex neonatal needs. The role involves collaborating with nurses, pediatricians, OBs and neonatologists to ensure safe discharge planning and effective feeding plans.

The candidate will assess lactation, educate families, and guide the use of breast pumps and donor milk options, with a focus on compassionate, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience in mother/baby care or breastfeeding education is required.
• Current IBCLC certification is required.
• RN licensure in the appropriate state is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments, including latch, positioning, milk transfer and infant weight patterns.
• Develop and document evidence-based, individualized feeding plans for complex breastfeeding challenges.
• Collaborate with RNs, pediatricians, obstetricians and neonatologists to coordinate care and safe discharge planning.
• Educate families through bedside coaching, outpatient breastfeeding classes and community support groups.
• Guide families on breast pumps, specialized feeding tools and donor milk options.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

What We Offer

JoinNovant HealthEast Cooper Medical Center’s Family Care team, supporting mothers and babies from routine newborn feeding through complex neonatal and post-surgical needs.

Why Lactation Consultants Choose This Role

• Provide specialized care for mothers and babies
• Collaborate with RNs, pediatricians, OBs and neonatologists
• Support both routine and complex feeding needs
• Day-one health, dental and vision benefits
• Career growth and professional development

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center | Location: Mount Pleasant, SC | Position Type: Full-Time | Work Schedule: Four 8-hour shifts/week starting by 8:30 a.m.; weekend and holiday rotation

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments, including latch, positioning, milk transfer and infant weight patterns.
• Develop and document evidence-based, individualized feeding plans for complex breastfeeding challenges.
• Collaborate with RNs, pediatricians, obstetricians and neonatologists to coordinate care and safe discharge planning.
• Educate families through bedside coaching, outpatient breastfeeding classes and community support groups.
• Guide families on breast pumps, specialized feeding tools and donor milk options

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma, required. 4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in mother/baby care or breast feeding education, required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current IBCLC certification, required. Current RN licensure in appropriate state, preferred.
• Additional Skills: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.