Lactation Specialist

Nursing Rocks! Concert Series; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a full-time lactation program coordinator to plan and coordinate lactation services at the East Valley Women’s & Children’s Pavilion. The role requires 4–10 hour shifts with weekend commitment (Sat/Sun) and supports both inpatient and outpatient lactation care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in nursing or dietetics, a current AZ RN or RD license, IBCLC certification (or eligibility within 12 months), and a current BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience (Required)
• Minimum two years of direct patient care as an RN or RD, including lactation education for breastfeeding mothers (Required)
• Current AZ RN license or RD credential recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• IBCLC certification OR ability to obtain within 12 months (Required)
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (Required)
• Experience as a lactation consultant in NICU or related field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate lactation programs for inpatient and outpatient care
• Promote awareness and understanding of lactation services
• Provide lactation education to breastfeeding mothers

Skills

Lactation support

Patient education

NICU lactation experience

Inpatient/outpatient lactation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent

AZ RN license or RD credential

IBCLC certification or eligible within 12 months

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Schedule: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun, Days, 6am-6pmPosting Note: This is a full-time (1.0FTE) position at our new East Valley Women's & Children's Pavilion in Gilbert. This schedule will be 4 - 10 hours shifts with a weekend commitment (Saturday / Sunday). This position plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates lactation programs on both an inpatient and outpatient basis to ensure ongoing promotion and support through increasing awareness and understanding.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience (Required)

Minimum two (2) years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse or registered dietitian, including experience providing lactation assistance and education to breastfeeding mothers (Required)

Current State of Arizona RN license or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D. or R.D.N.) credential recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certification (IBCLC), OR the ability to obtain within 12 months (Required)

Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (Required)

Experience as a lactation consultant in a NICU setting or in the individual’s discipline (RN, RD). Two or more years of experience as a lactation consultant (Preferred)

Phoenix Children's Hospital is a pediatric medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to children. As a leading provider of specialized pediatric care in Arizona, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical technologies, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care and nursing practice.