Lead Lactation Consultant - Lactation Services

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Program

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Lead Lactation Consultant to provide clinical leadership in the Lactation Services department and drive patient outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing, RN license, and IBCLC certification, with five years of maternal-child nursing experience.

This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and staff mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Five years maternal-child nursing experience required.
• RN licensure by state or multi-state license via compact.
• IBCLC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the lactation department and drive patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care.
• Mentor staff and ensure evidence-based lactation practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license (state or compact)

IBCLC certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours: 7:00a - 3:00p Monday - Friday

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for clinical leadership in the lactation department, driving patient outcomes, teamwork and collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

• Five (5) years maternal child nursing experience required

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

• Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree in a job related field preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

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Position: Lead Lactation Consultant - Lactation Services

Location: US:PA: Hershey | Nursing | Full Time

Req ID: 79248