Lactation Specialist- Perinatal Admin PRN

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Lactation Consultant RN to support the mother‑baby dyad across clinical settings. You will provide education, counseling, and direct patient care for breastfeeding families, upholding MetroHealth’s patient‑centered standards.

Requirements include a BSN, Ohio RN license, and IBCLC certification, plus at least 3 years of experience with breastfeeding mothers and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from an accredited program.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• IBCLC certification from IBLCE.
• Minimum 3 years hospital or community experience with breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Physical requirements: see posting details.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Educate families on breastfeeding techniques and support.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize lactation services.
• Document patient interactions and outcomes in medical records.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN degree

RN license (Ohio)

IBCLC certification

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 16.00

Shift: PRN evenings, typically 3p-11p. Minimum of 4 shifts per 4-week scheduling block, including at least 1 weekend shift per month.

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Supports the mother-baby breastfeeding dyad through education, staff development, consultation, counseling, research, and community involvement in a variety of clinical settings. Provides direct patient care to infants through adult patient populations. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

• Required: Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the State of Ohio.
• Currently an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• 3 years of hospital or community-based experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Demonstrated evidence of continuing education and professional development.
• Physical Requirements:
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.