Lactation Consultant RN — Postpartum Breastfeeding Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide expert breastfeeding support in the postpartum period. You will collaborate with nurses, providers and families to develop feeding plans and address lactation challenges.

The role combines clinical lactation expertise with patient education to empower families. A registered nurse with MA license, IBCLC certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Uses nursing process to assess, develop, implement and evaluate lactation plans.
• Performs admission and reassessments per policy and documents findings.
• Identifies discharge planning needs and teaches patient/family accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert lactation assessment, education and support during postpartum period.
• Collaborate with care team to develop feeding plans and address lactation challenges.
• Document care and maintain up-to-date records and individualized discharge instructions.

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (MA license)

Tools

eMAR system

Job description

Mt. Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide expert breastfeeding support in the postpartum period. You will collaborate with nurses, providers and families to develop feeding plans and address lactation challenges.

The role combines clinical lactation expertise with patient education to empower families. A registered nurse with MA license, IBCLC certification and BLS are required.