RN Lactation Consultant - Educator & Care Specialist

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a per diem Staff Nurse with lactation expertise to assess, educate, and manage lactation care plans for patients in Nash, NC. The role emphasizes collaboration with obstetric and nursing staff and ongoing competency validation.

The position requires RN licensure in North Carolina, BCLS recertification, and IBCLC certification within 6 months of start. Prior lactation experience is preferred, with a focus on patient education and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• RN with lactation care expertise and ability to assess patients.
• Ability to educate patients and families on lactation care plans.
• Collaborates with medical staff to implement care plans and provide staff education.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and analyzes data to determine diagnoses.
• Implements and evaluates patient care based on age appropriateness.
• Serves as a resource on lactation care and educates patients and staff.
• Trains nursing staff and students in lactation care methods.
• Maintains policies and procedures related to lactation education and care.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a per diem Staff Nurse with lactation expertise to assess, educate, and manage lactation care plans for patients in Nash, NC. The role emphasizes collaboration with obstetric and nursing staff and ongoing competency validation.

The position requires RN licensure in North Carolina, BCLS recertification, and IBCLC certification within 6 months of start. Prior lactation experience is preferred, with a focus on patient education and evidence-based care.