Lactation Consultant

Novant Health; Parish Place (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support mothers and babies from routine feeding to complex cases, with a focus on evidence-based plans and family education.

This full-time role offers day-one health, dental and vision benefits, collaboration with RNs and specialists, and ongoing professional development in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in mother/baby care or breast feeding education.
• Current IBCLC certification required. Current RN licensure in appropriate state preferred.
• Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; excellent customer service.

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

Family education

Team collaboration

Communicational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

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.