Lactation NP: Outpatient Care Specialist (Part-Time)

RWJBarnabas Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Lactation Consultant) to provide expert outpatient lactation care. The APRN will deliver antepartum and postpartum lactation support, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in Eatontown, NJ.

Major duties include assessing breastfeeding difficulties, documenting care per standards, and contributing to policy and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license.
• APN licensure in NJ.
• CDS and DEA registrations required.
• Master's degree in nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner certification in NJ (or be eligible).
• IBCLC certification or plan to obtain within 12 months.
• Two years maternal/child health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct antepartum and postpartum lactation support and education.
• Follow established lactation protocols for evidence-based care.
• Provide comprehensive lactation health services across the patient life cycle.
• Assess breastfeeding difficulties and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and document care accurately.
• Identify risk factors and participate in preventive interventions.
• Assist with patient education activities for different ages.

Skills

Lactation support

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification in NJ

RN licensure in New Jersey

CDS and DEA registration

IBCLC certification (or within 12 months)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Lactation Consultant) to provide expert outpatient lactation care. The APRN will deliver antepartum and postpartum lactation support, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in Eatontown, NJ.

Major duties include assessing breastfeeding difficulties, documenting care per standards, and contributing to policy and education initiatives.