RN Lactation Consultant - PRN, Hands-on Care & Education

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

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.