Lead Lactation Consultant & Educator

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a professional Lactation Consultant to provide advanced lactation care, direct and indirect patient support, and leadership in educational programs for staff. You will collaborate with the health care team to design and evaluate population-based lactation initiatives that improve outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in Tennessee, with 3–5 years lactation experience and IBCLC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Lactation consultant certification is required with RN licensure.
• Advanced lactation knowledge and leadership in care.
• Strong collaboration with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect lactation care to individuals and groups.
• Develop educational resources for staff education on lactation.
• Lead and collaborate with researchers and staff to implement practice changes based on evidence.
• Meet system and departmental goals and demonstrate accountability.

Skills

Lactation consultant

RN licensure

Leadership

Education

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a professional Lactation Consultant to provide advanced lactation care, direct and indirect patient support, and leadership in educational programs for staff. You will collaborate with the health care team to design and evaluate population-based lactation initiatives that improve outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in Tennessee, with 3–5 years lactation experience and IBCLC certification preferred.