Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide comprehensive lactation management services for expectant and new parents across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Role requires RN licensure and IBCLC certification, with 3–5 years of lactation consulting experience. The position offers full‑time and part‑time options with a competitive benefits package and on‑site parking at a Catholic hospital committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of lactation consulting experience.
• RN licensure (state) required; IBCLC certification required or actively pursuing
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Creates a learning-friendly environment for staff and patients.
• Performs bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Consults with mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems.
• Participates in lactation and maternity service decision-making.
• Selects breastfeeding supplies for retail and rental.
• Educates maternity nursing staff through in-service sessions.
• Delivers lactation services to in-patients and outpatients.
• Runs Parent Education lactation classes.
• Conducts quality assurance for the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lactation leadership

Cross-unit collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

What You Will Do

• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation team and the maternity services.
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
• Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, both in-patient and outpatient.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, in the Parent Education classes.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• BSN required
• MSN preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in lactation consulting

Previous experience with maternal-child health nursing

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to lead, organize, manage, and develop lactation programs.
• Ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Ability to work with several different patient care units and levels of care providers.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in accepting work assignments.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well‑being. Full-time and part‑time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low‑cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on‑site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on‑site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part‑Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $44.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members.

Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.