RN Lactation Consultant - Part Time

Solution for Health International; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training & education

Job summary

SolutionHealth in Nashua, NH, is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant to assess, develop, and implement a culturally appropriate plan of care to support the breastfeeding patient. This role communicates openly with patients, families, and the healthcare team within the Birth Place unit.

The position involves coordinating breastfeeding education, referrals, and ongoing support, as well as outpatient consultations and collaboration with the care team to improve lactation services and outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IBCLC

RN license

Lactation consulting

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Part Time | 24 hours/week | 7a - 3p

Who We Are:

The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is 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!

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

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.