Lactation RN Specialist (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company/m%

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free parking

Job summary

Tufts Medicine’s MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Lactation Nurse (RN) to provide lactation consultations and comprehensive nursing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires MA RN licensure, current BLS, and IBCLC certification or equivalent experience.

The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team to support breastfeeding initiation and continuation, develop individualized care plans, and educate families about infant feeding and nursing care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• IBCLC certification is preferred or required for the lactation role.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation consultations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for lactation patients.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote breastfeeding and patient education.
• Educate patients and families on lactation techniques and infant feeding.

Skills

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS Certification

IBCLC Certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Tufts Medicine’s MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Lactation Nurse (RN) to provide lactation consultations and comprehensive nursing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires MA RN licensure, current BLS, and IBCLC certification or equivalent experience.

The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team to support breastfeeding initiation and continuation, develop individualized care plans, and educate families about infant feeding and nursing care in a fast-paced