Lactation Consultant RN – IBCLC, Family-Centered Care

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FEHB)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions into 403(b)

Paid Time Off from start

On-Site Child Care

Education Assistance

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Lactation Consultant RN to provide safe, family-centered lactation support within the Alaska Native Medical Center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop feeding plans for newborns and chest-fed infants, applying IBCLC standards and clinical expertise.

The role requires Alaska RN licensure, IBCLC certification, and ongoing CE. We offer comprehensive benefits and on-site child care, reflecting ANTHC’s commitment to

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Alaska.
• IBCLC certification is required.
• NRP and BLS certifications are required.
• Minimum 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years; 16 hours must be in area of practice.
• Knowledge of lactation and IBLCE scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation support and services to breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad and pumping parent.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Perform inpatient consultations, telephone triage, and prenatal education as appropriate.
• Develop feeding plans using current evidence while respecting family goals.
• Assess adequacy of breastfeeding and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
• Teach and mentor staff to promote evidence-based lactation practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lactation support

RN license AK

IBCLC Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Continuing education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

IBCLC addressable credential considered

Job description

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Lactation Consultant RN to provide safe, family-centered lactation support within the Alaska Native Medical Center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop feeding plans for newborns and chest-fed infants, applying IBCLC standards and clinical expertise.

The role requires Alaska RN licensure, IBCLC certification, and ongoing CE. We offer comprehensive benefits and on-site child care, reflecting ANTHC’s commitment to