Lactation Nurse | RN/CLC Specialist

The General Hospital Corporation; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support mothers and infants with breastfeeding education, assessment, and care planning. This per diem, onsite role focuses on coordinating lactation services in a hospital setting and collaborating with NICU teams.

Candidates must hold an RN license, BLS, and a CLC certificate; IBCLC preferred. 1–2 years of acute care nursing experience in lactation support is ideal.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license (state license) and BLS required.
• CLC certification required; IBCLC preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical acute care hospital nursing experience; lactation support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate mothers on breastfeeding and proper latch, positioning, and feeding.
• Advise on managing common breastfeeding challenges such as nipple pain, engorgement, and low milk supply.
• Provide guidance on pumping, storage, and handling of breast milk.
• Conduct assessments of mothers and infants to identify lactation problems.
• Develop individualized care plans and monitor progress over time.
• Collaborate with NICU for feeding strategies for preterm/medically fragile babies.

Skills

Communication

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Teaching

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Job description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support mothers and infants with breastfeeding education, assessment, and care planning. This per diem, onsite role focuses on coordinating lactation services in a hospital setting and collaborating with NICU teams.

Candidates must hold an RN license, BLS, and a CLC certificate; IBCLC preferred. 1–2 years of acute care nursing experience in lactation support is ideal.