Lactation Consultant IBCLC

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO and leave

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to support mothers and babies across the Postpartum Unit, NICU, and related units. This licensed health professional role requires IBCLC certification and usually RN licensure; full-time, 32 hours per week, rotating day and evening shifts.

You will assess lactation needs, document care plans, educate families, and collaborate with the care team to optimize feeding and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Current Michigan Nursing License required.
• IBCLC certification required.
• Completes mandatory in-services for the lactation consultant role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to breastfeeding mothers and infants across Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and other units.
• Assess lactation needs and document care, goals, and interventions.
• Educate patients and families, including those with complex lactation challenges.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized feeding plans and discharge readiness.
• Respond to outside breastfeeding-related inquiries and provide guidance.
• Participate in breastfeeding policy adherence and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical lactation expertise

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

IBCLC certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

POSITION PURPOSE

• The Lactation Consultant assists mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully.The Lactation Consultant is a licensed health professional who has obtained International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC).

• IBCLC certified individuals with a Registered Nurse License or Non-RN CLC with IBCLC will be considered.

• This position is a Full-Time, benefited position, scheduled 32 hours per week. Rotating day and evening shifts supporting our Postpartum Unit and NICU.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide direct support to breastfeeding mothers and infants across Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and other units.

• Assess lactation needs and document care, goals, and interventions.

• Educate patients and families, including those with complex lactation challenges (RN track provides advanced clinical care; see details below).

• Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized feeding plans and discharge readiness.

• Respond to outside breastfeeding-related inquiries and provide appropriate guidance.

• Participate in breastfeeding policy adherence, updates, education materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS – RN / IBCLC

• Education: Requires bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Licensure: Requires current Michigan Nursing License

• Certification: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC

  • Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.

  • Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS – CLC / IBCLC

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Certification: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC

  • Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.

  • Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.