Lactation Consultant RN In-House Registry

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lactation Consultant RN for the In-House Registry in DeKalb, Illinois. This role involves evaluating and improving care for breastfeeding patients while adhering to organizational standards. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor of Nursing, be a Registered Nurse in Illinois, and hold CPR and IBCLC certifications.

Responsibilities include consulting with medical staff on patient care, teaching nursing techniques, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. A focus on patient-centered outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification needed.
• IBCLC certification necessary.
• Current experience or new nursing graduate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve nursing care for breastfeeding patients.
• Consult with medical staff to achieve patient care goals.
• Teach nursing care techniques for breastfeeding patients.
• Develop nursing care procedures for patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care techniques

Collaboration

Research integration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse in Illinois

CPR – Basic Life Support

Certification by IBCLC

Job description

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 per hour.

Position Overview

Lactation Consultant RN In-House Registry. The Lactation Consultant RN reflects NM’s mission, vision, and values and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who participates and assists in evaluating and improving nursing care of breast‑feeding patients.
• Consults with nursing, medical staff and other disciplines to achieve this goal.
• Teaches and demonstrates specific nursing care techniques related to the breast‑feeding patient.
• Assists in the development of nursing care procedures for the breast‑feeding patient.
• Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
• Assessment – collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Diagnosis – analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
• Outcomes Identification – identifies expected outcomes for the plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Planning – develops a plan that prescribes strategies or alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implementation – implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs education strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluation – evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Collaboration – collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services when choosing practice options that would result in the same expected outcome.
• Integrates research findings into practice. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
• Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years)

Preferred:

• One year experience in a pertinent clinical specialty

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. For more information, please visit the Benefits section.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.