RN Lactation Consultant - Part Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health's Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding patients. The role includes developing care plans, providing outpatient lactation consultations, and collaborating with the obstetric team to ensure patient-centered care.

Candidates must be a registered nurse with NH licensure and IBCLC certification; prior lactation experience and strong patient communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current NH licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• IBCLC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop breastfeeding handouts, protocols and education for staff and parents; coordinate breast pump referrals.
• Incorporate age-specific development and prevention strategies into care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to resolve breastfeeding issues.
• Provide outpatient lactation consultations and telephone guidance to families.
• Participate in data collection and chart reviews to improve Lactation Services quality.

Skills

Lactation consulting

Patient communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (NH)

IBCLC certification

Job description

Part Time | 24 hours/week | 7a - 3p

Who We Are:

The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Centeris an 18-room Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit providing family-centered care for over 1,000 births annually. As a four-time Magnet-designated facility, we uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence, guided by AWHONN best practices and supported by the OBIX Perinatal Data System for continuous fetal monitoring. Staffed 24/7 by board-certified Obstetricians and Certified Nurse Midwives, our multidisciplinary team—including RNs, LNAs, Health Unit Coordinators, lactation consultants, and pediatric and obstetric providers—delivers compassionate, expert care in a seamless environment that includes a Level II Special Care Nursery with Mass General-affiliated Neonatologists. We promote ongoing education and certification in fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and obstetric emergency management to ensure safe, personalized care for every family.

About the Job:

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Lactation Consultant assesses, develops, and implements a culturally appropriate plan of care to support the breastfeeding patient. This role communicates in an open, positive, and therapeutic manner with patients, their families, and the healthcare team

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in development of breastfeeding handouts, protocols and education for staff and parents. Make appropriate referrals to support the patient’s desire to breastfeed (i.e. breast pump rental or Durable Medical Equipment providers).
• Incorporate age‑specific, developmental needs, prevention strategies, and education into plans of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to resolve inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding issues.
• Provide outpatient lactation consultations and telephone guidance to families.
• Participate in gathering of statistics, chart reviews or other activities to improve the quality of Lactation Services.

Who You Are:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current NH licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Must have IBCLC

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short term, Long term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!