Lead Lactation Consultant RN

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a dedicated Lactation Consultant to strengthen maternal‑child health services across our communities in New Jersey.

You will help lead lactation programs, coordinate with nursing and medical teams, and drive evidence‑based practices that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will hold a NJ RN license, have a minimum of three years in maternal‑child health nursing and lactation consulting, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Three years minimum in maternal-child health nursing.
• Three years minimum lactation consulting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage and develop lactation services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and develop lactation services.
• Communicate effectively with patients and teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Lactation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

BLS AHA Basic Life Support Certification

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a dedicated Lactation Consultant to strengthen maternal‑child health services across our communities in New Jersey.

You will help lead lactation programs, coordinate with nursing and medical teams, and drive evidence‑based practices that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will hold a NJ RN license, have a minimum of three years in maternal‑child health nursing and lactation consulting, and demonstrate strong communication and