Lactation Consultant

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Differentials and bonuses

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a lactation consultant to provide education and support to patients and families, helping establish lactation and chest feeding after delivery. The role involves direct patient care on-site at 81 Highland Avenue with day shifts and regular hours.

The position requires nursing education at an associate or bachelor level, with preferred credentials such as CLC or IBCLC, and lactation experience of 2–3 years. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required or preferred.
• Licensure/licensing credentials such as CLC/IBCLC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessment, planning, education to patients and family.
• Develop care plans with staff for complex needs and follow-up.
• Offer post-delivery consultative care for breastfeeding and family bonding.
• Evaluate patient responses and initiate care changes as needed.
• Coordinate and manage care for patients with complex needs.
• Educate maternity and NICU staff on lactation.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries

Job Summary

Responsible for providing information and education regarding breastfeeding to patients and families and assists patients with the establishment of lactation. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Providing lactation assessment, planning, education and instruction to patients and family
• Identifies and aids in resolution of breastfeeding difficulties, develops care plans with staff to meet individual patient's needs and provides follow-up consultations
• Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients: breastfeeding/Chest feeding, family bonding and planning
• Evaluating patient's response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate
• Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs
• Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to maternity and NICU staff

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Lactation Counselor/Consultant [CLC] - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice preferred

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC] - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred

Experience

Lactation consulting 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $29.81 - $47.79/Hourly

Grade 5

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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