Lactation Nurse Consultant | Neonatal & Mom Care Lead

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO seeks an RN Lactation Consultant to assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and babies, applying independent clinical judgment and evidence-based lactation care. You will train staff, develop education for clients and colleagues, and serve as a lactation expert within a complex hospital environment.

The role requires an RN with BSN, an established lactation credential (IBCLC or CLC), and strong communication as well as adult learning skills to support

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• RN license and lactation certification (IBCLC or CLC) required/ eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assess the lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Manage lactation issues for inpatients (OB, NICU, PEDS) and outpatients as needed.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and guidelines for breastfeeding support.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement holistic patient care plans.
• Support and educate colleagues to raise the standard of breastfeeding care.
• Document assessments, outcomes and plans of care.

Skills

Lactation expertise

RN with BSN

Adult learning principles

Education/training ability

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO seeks an RN Lactation Consultant to assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and babies, applying independent clinical judgment and evidence-based lactation care. You will train staff, develop education for clients and colleagues, and serve as a lactation expert within a complex hospital environment.

The role requires an RN with BSN, an established lactation credential (IBCLC or CLC), and strong communication as well as adult learning skills to support