Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

Lifepoint Health; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement package with company

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Trios Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant for The Birth Center and Outpatient Lactation Clinic in Kennewick, WA. This union position offers day shifts with a competitive wage scale.

As an RN Lactation Consultant, you will perform lactation assessments, provide education, support inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding, create care plans, educate families, collaborate with the care team, document care, and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current state RN license or Multistate licensure to work in WA.
• Current IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of maternal/newborn care, breastfeeding, lactation management, and infant feeding.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessments, education, interventions, and follow-up.
• Support inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding and feeding needs.
• Assess latch, positioning, milk transfer and supply, pumping, comfort, and infant feeding.
• Create individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and feeding goals.
• Educate families on breastfeeding, pumping, milk storage, supplementation, and returning to work.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, rehabilitation clinicians, and the care team.
• Work across The Birth Center and Outpatient Lactation Clinic based on patient needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Lactation consulting

RN licensure

IBCLC certification

Patient education

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

Job Type: FT | Days

Wage scale: $42.14 - $78.11

This is a Union position.

At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well’s well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make a meaningfuldifference for mothers and infants at every stage of their breastfeeding journey. As an RN Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), you’ll deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across The Birth Center and Outpatient Lactation Clinic, providing seamless support from hospitalization through outpatient follow-up.

What You’ll Do

• Provide lactation assessments, education, interventions, and follow-up.
• Support inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding and feeding needs.
• Assess latch, positioning, milk transfer and supply, pumping, comfort, and infant feeding.
• Create individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and feeding goals.
• Educate families on breastfeeding, pumping, milk storage, supplementation, and returning to work.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, rehabilitation clinicians, and the care team.
• Work across The Birth Center and Outpatient Lactation Clinic based on patient needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support education and quality initiatives.

What We Offer:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year(for full-time employees) as well as 8 paidholidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What You Need

• Associate degree required and bachelor's degree preferred.
• Required License: Current state RN license or Multistate licensure with the authority to work in WA
• Current IBCLC certification, or ability to obtain within the organization’s established timeframe.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of maternal/newborn care, breastfeeding, lactation management, and infant feeding.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across both inpatient and outpatient care settings.

About our Health System

Trios is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov.

EEOC Statement

Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.