Registered Nurse – Lactation Consultant – Per Diem

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a dedicated RN Lactation Consultant to develop, implement, and evaluate lactation education programs in collaboration with medical staff and maternal-infant clinicians.

You will lead prenatal education on breastfeeding benefits, conduct classes and private consultations, and manage loaner pump programs and resource centers while promoting lactation philosophies across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years RN experience.
• Certifications: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor / Lactation Counselor; IBCLC preferred (must obtain within 2 years).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 100 pounds.
• Strong collaborative, educational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs lactation education programs.
• Collaborates with medical staff, nurses, physicians, and maternal-infant clinicians to meet patient educational needs.
• Provides prenatal education on breastfeeding benefits.
• Conducts breastfeeding classes and private consultations.
• Manages loaner pump programs and resource centers.
• Maintains relationships with local support groups.
• Follows up with first-time and special care mothers.
• Engages in outreach programs and promotes lactation philosophy among staff.
• Provides staff development and participates in performance improvement and research projects.
• Educates staff and physicians on lactation techniques.

Skills

RN experience

Lactation counseling

Collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Role:

RN Lactation Consultant responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating lactation education programs. Collaborates with medical staff, nurses, physicians, and maternal-infant clinicians to meet patient educational needs.

Key Duties:

• Designs protocols supporting breastfeeding for lactating mothers.
• Provides prenatal education on breastfeeding benefits.
• Conducts breastfeeding classes and private consultations.
• Manages loaner pump programs and resource centers.
• Maintains relationships with local support groups.
• Follows up with first-time and special care mothers.
• Engages in outreach programs and promotes lactation philosophy among staff.
• Provides staff development and participates in performance improvement and research projects.
• Educates staff and physicians on lactation techniques.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years RN experience.
• Certifications: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor / Lactation Counselor; IBCLC preferred (must obtain within 2 years).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 100 pounds.
• Strong collaborative, educational, and communication skills.