Pediatric Lactation Expert & Family Care Coach

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a lactation professional to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate lactation programs across inpatient and outpatient settings to promote awareness and understanding among families and care teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, quality improvement, and staff education to ensure consistent, evidence-based lactation support for mothers, infants, children, and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing, dietetics, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care experience as an RN or RD with lactation education/consultation.
• Preferred: lactation consultant experience in NICU or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to families, community, and health care staff regarding lactation issues and develops appropriate care plans.
• Provides lactation consultation services in coordination with the care team, including planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Participates in quality improvement activities at department and hospital levels to enhance lactation services.
• Develops and evaluates continuing education programs for staff to maintain lactation knowledge and skills.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates lactation policies and programs for inpatient and outpatient areas.

Skills

Lactation knowledge

RN or RD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a lactation professional to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate lactation programs across inpatient and outpatient settings to promote awareness and understanding among families and care teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, quality improvement, and staff education to ensure consistent, evidence-based lactation support for mothers, infants, children, and families.