Registered Nurse – Lactation Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career mobility

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Lactation Program Counselor to collaborate with healthcare teams and advance breastfeeding support across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires RN license in MA, BLS, IBCLC with at least 2 years inpatient lactation consultation experience; BSN preferred. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork are essential, with duties including patient education, discharge planning, and participation in performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification.
• IBCLC certification with at least 2 years of inpatient lactation consultation experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Deliver patient education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote lactation program development.
• Participate in performance improvement and mentoring staff.
• Engage in professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

IBCLC certification

BSN preferred

Job description

The Lactation Program Counselor collaborates with healthcare teams to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding through inpatient and outpatient program development and patient consultations.

Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans, utilizing evidence-based practices, and managing patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications require a valid Massachusetts RN license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of inpatient lactation consultation experience with IBCLC certification. A BSN is preferred.

Skills include effective communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork. The role involves physical tasks like lifting and prolonged standing, with exposure to infectious materials.

Additional duties encompass participating in performance improvement initiatives, mentoring staff, and engaging in professional development.

Offers competitive salary, benefits, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and career mobility opportunities.