RN Lactation Consultant - Champion Breastfeeding

imh; Utah; On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Lactation Consultant role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating breastfeeding care using a structured nursing process. The RN will educate, consult, and support new mothers across inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.

Essential requirements include an active RN license, BLS-HCP, a BSN, and IBCLC certification. Preferred candidates have 2+ years in maternal/child nursing and BSN verification.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Compact licenses must be transferred within 60 days.
• BLS-HCP certification upon hire or within 60 days with approval.
• BSN from an accredited institution; degree will be verified; BSN must be obtained within 4 years if hired with agreement.
• IBCLC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding management using the nursing process.
• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding support from preconception to weaning for families.
• Conduct prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluate outcomes; educate patients and families.
• Provide outpatient care, consultations, and home visits for breastfeeding difficulties.
• Serve as clinical expert/resource for lactation; help develop policies supporting breastfeeding.
• Participate in educational program development and assess provider education needs.

Skills

Clinical Lactation Management

Breastfeeding

Nursing

Patient Support

Nursing Process

Educational Program Development

Consulting

Education

BSN degree

IBCLC certification

RN license (state)

Job description

Intermountain Health's Lactation Consultant role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating breastfeeding care using a structured nursing process. The RN will educate, consult, and support new mothers across inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.

Essential requirements include an active RN license, BLS-HCP, a BSN, and IBCLC certification. Preferred candidates have 2+ years in maternal/child nursing and BSN verification.