Lactation Consultant Nutr(MHO)

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Beacon Health System is looking for a part-time Lactation Consultant for their Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. This role requires providing lactation management services to both inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding mothers, along with conducting trainings and consultations.

A Bachelor's degree and IBCLC certification are mandatory, with focus on teamwork and communication. Benefits include health insurance, retirement fund matching, and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of lactation principles and ability to teach breastfeeding skills.
• Experience collaborating with multiple patient care units.
• Strong independent practice skills as an outpatient educator.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation management services to mothers in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct daily bedside lactation rounds and consultations.
• Support mothers with breastfeeding issues, including follow-ups.

Skills

Lactation management services

Teaching breastfeeding skills

Communication with medical staff

Documenting and reporting

Planning and organizing outpatient services

Education

Bachelor's degree

IBCLC certification

BCLS/CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time day shift Lactation Consultant for the Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Schedule Requirements

• Scheduled for 2 days per week
• 16 hours per week
• Required to work every third weekend and holiday

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

What You’ll Do

As a Lactation Consultant, you’ll report to the Director, Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents; providing breast‑feeding training sessions for expectant and new mothers; also providing lactation management services to clients on an outpatient basis; overseeing the retail sale (or rental) of breast‑feeding related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation management services to inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding mothers
• Conduct daily bedside lactation rounds and consultations
• Support mothers with breastfeeding issues, including post‑discharge follow‑up and phone consultations
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians, practitioners, and obstetrical teams
• Serve as a breastfeeding resource for hospital staff and participate in education and outreach
• Plan and organize outpatient lactation services and activities
• Manage breast pump rentals and breastfeeding‑related supplies
• Refer mothers to appropriate community and external resources
• Complete documentation, reports, and quality assurance activities
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

What You Bring

In‑depth knowledge of lactation principles, ability to teach breastfeeding skills to mothers, experience collaborating with multiple patient care units (Mother/Baby, NICU, Pediatrics), strong independent practice skills (particularly as an outpatient educator), support families under stress, familiarity with external breastfeeding resources, strong planning, organizational, analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication, proficiency in using audio‑visual equipment and teaching materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with new mothers and breastfeeding issues required
• IBCLC certification required or must be obtained within two years of hire
• BCLS/CPR certification required within three years of hire
• Must maintain current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience preferred
• Spanish‑speaking ability preferred