Lactation Specialist

Nursing Rocks! Concert Series; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled lactation program coordinator to plan, develop and evaluate services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires an RN or RD with IBCLC eligibility and current BLS, plus experience supporting breastfeeding families.

Located at our Phoenix campus, this full-time role supports lactation services with opportunities to lead program initiatives and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve pediatric care and breastfeeding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care as RN or RD.
• Current AZ RN license or RD credential recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Lactation consultant experience in NICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate lactation programs in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide lactation assistance and education to breastfeeding mothers.
• Promote awareness and understanding of lactation services.

Skills

Lactation consulting

Patient education

Nursing

BLS certification

Education

BSN

Dietetics degree

IBCLC eligibility

RN license

Job description

Schedule: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun, Days, 6am-6:30pmPosting Note: This position will be located at our Phoenix campus. We have full-time (1.0FTE) and part-time (.6FTE and .75FTE) positions available. 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.