Neonatal Lactation Specialist - Inpatient Care

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is hiring a Lactation Consultant at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role delivers direct lactation care and education across inpatient and outpatient areas, supporting breastfeeding mothers and their infants. PRN shifts ensure coverage across day/evening rotations with a 48-hour requirement over 6 weeks.

You will assess lactation needs, develop feeding plans, and contribute to education and outreach efforts, collaborating with Neonatal ICU teams.

Qualifications

• Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• CLC certification or IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mother/baby dyad lactation goals.
• Develop evidence-based feeding plans for mother and infant.
• Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research and community involvement.
• Support community outreach, education programs and activities.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient education

Staff education

Education

IBLCE eligibility

BLS Certification

CLC certification or IBCLC within 24 months

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System is hiring a Lactation Consultant at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role delivers direct lactation care and education across inpatient and outpatient areas, supporting breastfeeding mothers and their infants. PRN shifts ensure coverage across day/evening rotations with a 48-hour requirement over 6 weeks.

You will assess lactation needs, develop feeding plans, and contribute to education and outreach efforts, collaborating with Neonatal ICU teams.