Lactation Consultant, Mother & Baby Care Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide direct patient care, consultation, and education on breastfeeding. The role supports hospital staff and families and aims to improve lactation outcomes.

A licensed RN with specialty lactation credentials is required, along with neonatal resuscitation training. Responsibilities include teaching breastfeeding techniques, coordinating lactation education programs, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Maternal Child Health, Nursery experience as a staff nurse for a minimum of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and lactation consultation to patients.
• Assess, teach and evaluate lactation education programs for patients and families.
• Assist in establishing standard of care for breastfeeding and participate in performance improvement.
• Act as a lactation resource for hospital staff, students and community members.

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Maternal Child Health, Nursery experience (≥5 years)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide direct patient care, consultation, and education on breastfeeding. The role supports hospital staff and families and aims to improve lactation outcomes.

A licensed RN with specialty lactation credentials is required, along with neonatal resuscitation training. Responsibilities include teaching breastfeeding techniques, coordinating lactation education programs, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives while