NICU Lactation Specialist — Part-Time Expert

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lactation Specialist for the NICU on a part-time basis. The role requires an associate degree or relevant experience, and a CLC certification with RN licensure in Arkansas or a compact state.

The candidate will assess mother/infant lactation status, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families on breastfeeding best practices. Prior NICU experience is preferred and ongoing education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree recommended.
• Related field experience - 1 year required.
• Certification as Lactation Consultant (CLC) required; RN license Arkansas/Compact State.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment of mother/infant lactation status.
• Communicates assessments to medical staff and documents in patient records.
• Identifies mothers needing lactation education within the system.
• Develops care plans with nursing, nutrition and medical teams.
• Participates in rounds, discharge planning and Lactation Rounds.
• Develops patient teaching plans on lactation and related issues.
• Assists mothers with breastfeeding challenges and expresses milk guidance.

Skills

Lactation Consultant

RN license

NICU experience

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lactation Specialist for the NICU on a part-time basis. The role requires an associate degree or relevant experience, and a CLC certification with RN licensure in Arkansas or a compact state.

The candidate will assess mother/infant lactation status, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families on breastfeeding best practices. Prior NICU experience is preferred and ongoing education is encouraged.