Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Education Specialist

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

Job summary

The Lactation Consultant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides expert lactation support, education and counseling to mothers and families, promoting successful breastfeeding outcomes through evidence-based care.

Working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this role focuses on perinatal care across the continuum and requires collaboration with the patient care team and community partners.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Current Ohio RN license; IBCLC within one year of hire if not certified.
• Prior patient education and women and infant nursing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient care team to provide breast feeding education to patients, families and community.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate breast-feeding education for the Department of Women and Infants Nursing and the Medical Center.
• Assess, plan, manage, and coordinate breast feeding education and ongoing community education and agency collaboration.

Skills

RN licensure

IBCLC within 1 year

Patient education

Education

RN degree (BSN preferred)

Bachelor's in nursing or related field desired

Job description

The Lactation Consultant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides expert lactation support, education and counseling to mothers and families, promoting successful breastfeeding outcomes through evidence-based care.

Working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this role focuses on perinatal care across the continuum and requires collaboration with the patient care team and community partners.