Lactation Consultant IBCLC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support mothers and babies in the Postpartum Unit and NICU. The licensed professional will assist with successful breastfeeding and coordinate care with the care team, ensuring documentation and education are aligned with policy.

IBCLC certification or RN with licensure is required; rotating day/evening shifts and full-time benefits apply. The role includes collaboration with pediatrics, labor and delivery, and other units to optimize discharge

Qualifications

• RN/IBCLC are required or eligible; Michigan RN license.
• IBCLC certification required for IBCLC track.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required for RN track.
• Must complete mandatory in-services and maintain IBCLC certification.

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; RN track provides advanced clinical care.
• 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.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred for CLC/IBCLC

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

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.

Minimum 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.

Minimum 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.