RN Lactation Consultant

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Utah is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant to assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and neonates, providing direct patient care and expert lactation guidance. This PRN role supports inpatients and outpatients and requires strong clinical lactation expertise.

This position demands an RN license, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and IBCLC/CLC certification, with preference for a BSN.

Qualifications

• RN with BSN and lactation expertise.
• Registered nurse with a BSN and lactation certification.
• Ability to educate clients and hospital staff on lactation care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs and intervenes to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Manages lactation issues for inpatients (OB, NICU, PEDS) and outpatients as needed.
• Develops and updates policies, procedures, and guidelines for breastfeeding care.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to implement patient care plans.
• Educates colleagues to improve breastfeeding care standards.
• Documents assessments, outcomes, and plans of care.

Skills

Lactation care

Neonatal care

Patient education

Documentation

Independent judgment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License (state or NLC)

IBCLC or CLC certification

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our RN Lactation Consultant, you will assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly those with problems or concerns, exercising independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures.

As our RN Lactation Consultant, you will assess and manage breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly those with problems or concerns, exercising independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures. Every day you will provide direct patient care, support training for new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care, and serve as a subject matter expert to relevant units. You will also develop and present education for clients and hospital staff, demonstrating knowledge of lactation and adult learning principles within a complex healthcare environment. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with a BSN, strong clinical expertise in lactation (including neonates), excellent assessment and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Your experience in adult learning principles, communication, and commitment to supporting mothers and infants are essential.

• Assesses the lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of records, and clinical data, then evaluates the patient’s response and intervenes in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Manages lactation issues and utilizes appropriate resources to solve problems for inpatients (OB, NICU, and PEDS populations) and for outpatients as needed.
• Develops and updates policies, procedures, standards of care, and guidelines for supporting and implementing the art of breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, individualized patient plans of care, observing outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and physician directions.
• Supports and educates colleagues so that the overall standard of breastfeeding care is improved.
• Responsible for documentation of assessments, outcomes, and plans of care.

This is a PRN role and would be 12-24 hours/pay period

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years nursing experience
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or Certified Lactation Counselor

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Prior lactation training and/or certification

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

Pay Range

$33.84 - $50.34 /hour