Lactation Specialist

Onslow Memorial Hospital Inc; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Memorial Hospital Inc. seeks a Lactation Specialist with advanced breastfeeding expertise to coordinate lactation services in the hospital. The role includes inpatient consultations, telephone follow-up, and acting as a resource to the medical and nursing staff.

The candidate should be an RN, IBCLC certified or to be achieved within one year of hire, and hold BLS with NRP within 6 months. Minimum 3 years of Perinatal nursing experience, including working with breastfeeding mothers and

Qualifications

• RN license required with IBCLC certification preferred.
• BLS certification required; NRP within 6 months of hire.
• TeamSTEPPS within 90 days of hire; Bachelor's degree preferred for nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient lactation consultations and telephone follow-up.
• Coordinate lactation services across the hospital setting.
• Serve as resource to medical and nursing staff on breastfeeding support.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Lactation knowledge

Care coordination

Inpatient consults

Telephone follow-up

Staff education

Education

RN license

IBCLC certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

BLS certification

NRP certification

TeamSTEPPS training

Job description

The Lactation Specialist demonstrates advanced breastfeeding knowledge and skills in the care of families and newborns. Each breastfeeding consultation requires specialized skills. The delivery of care is based on criteria that is age appropriate and is based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of the family and newborn. The Lactation Specialist is responsible for the coordination of Lactation services in the hospital; provides inpatient consultation and telephone follow up; and serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff.Education/Certification:Graduation from accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s Degree preferredCurrent, encumbered North Carolina or compact stat RN licenseIBCLC certified or achieved within one year of hireCurrent BLS certificationNCI and NRP within 6 monthsTeam STEPPS within 90 days of hireExperience:Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Perinatal nursing, including working with breastfeeding mothers and babies.