Lactation RN Consultant - Hands-On Feeding Support

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health seeks a Lactation Consultant RN to provide expert lactation care for breastfeeding families in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess needs, plan individualized care, and collaborate with families and the healthcare team to promote successful feeding outcomes.

Role requires advanced lactation knowledge, strong teaching skills, and ability to document care and coordinate discharge plans. RN with IBCLC, BCLS, NRP, and NALS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of direct experience as a lactation consultant
• 0-2 years of clinical experience in maternal-child health, obstetrics, or pediatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized lactation care and clinical management for breastfeeding dyads and pumping parents.
• Assesses patient and infant needs, developing individualized lactation care plans.
• Educates parents on feeding cues, latch techniques, and use of breast pumps.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate care and discharge plans.
• Maintains documentation of patient interactions and outcomes per standards.
• Attends deliveries and cesarean sections to initiate lactation support as needed.

Skills

Advanced lactation knowledge

Teaching and communication

Empathy and professionalism

Infection control

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

RN licensure

IBCLC certification

BCLS certification

NRP certification

NALS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Merit Health seeks a Lactation Consultant RN to provide expert lactation care for breastfeeding families in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess needs, plan individualized care, and collaborate with families and the healthcare team to promote successful feeding outcomes.

Role requires advanced lactation knowledge, strong teaching skills, and ability to document care and coordinate discharge plans. RN with IBCLC, BCLS, NRP, and NALS certifications are required.