Lactation Consultant — Education & Care Coach (Onsite)

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc., part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide education and support for breastfeeding to patients and families at our onsite maternity/NICU services.

Responsibilities include lactation assessment, care planning, post-delivery consults, and collaboration with the care team. Required nursing degree with lactation credentials; 2–3 years preferred. Onsite position at 81 Highland Avenue; 20 hours per week; pay range $29.81–$47.79 hourly.

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 include CLC, IBCLC, IBLCE, IBLCE preferences

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Lactation counseling

Communication

Patient education

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc., part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide education and support for breastfeeding to patients and families at our onsite maternity/NICU services.

Responsibilities include lactation assessment, care planning, post-delivery consults, and collaboration with the care team. Required nursing degree with lactation credentials; 2–3 years preferred. Onsite position at 81 Highland Avenue; 20 hours per week; pay range $29.81–$47.79 hourly.