Lactation Consultant RN - Breastfeeding Support Specialist

Northshore Home Health Care; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactation Consultant-RN role in a hospital setting, providing expert lactation assessments and developing personalized feeding and pumping plans for newborns and families.

The position emphasizes hands-on education on breastfeeding techniques, milk expression, and latch, with thorough documentation in the electronic health record and collaboration with the care team to support Baby-Friendly program goals.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical communication, patient-centered care, teamwork.
• Ability to provide ongoing education while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive lactation assessments and develop care plans Tailored to each patient
• Educate and coach patients on breastfeeding, pumping, and newborn feeding practices
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to ensure coordinated patient care
• Document lactation interventions and patient progress in the electronic health record
• Support quality initiatives and Baby-Friendly program goals

Skills

Clinical communication

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Job description

Lactation Consultant-RN role in a hospital setting, providing expert lactation assessments and developing personalized feeding and pumping plans for newborns and families.

The position emphasizes hands-on education on breastfeeding techniques, milk expression, and latch, with thorough documentation in the electronic health record and collaboration with the care team to support Baby-Friendly program goals.