Senior Lactation Consultant & Care Educator

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide advanced lactation knowledge and lead clinical care, education, and population-based programs. You will work with the health care team to assess and improve patient outcomes and model the organization’s mission and values.

The role requires RN licensure in Tennessee and lactation certification; exposure to both direct patient care and program development is expected, with leadership responsibilities within the lactation

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Tennessee and specialist lactation training.
• Associates degree is mandatory; bachelor’s degrees are preferred in dietetics or nursing.
• Demonstrates leadership, education and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced direct and indirect lactation care to individuals, families and groups.
• Leads and develops staff education resources for lactation care.
• Collaborates with health professionals to translate research into lactation practice changes.
• Leads goals at system and department levels and models professional accountability.
• Maintains clinical expertise and pursues ongoing self-development.

Skills

Lactation Consulting

RN Licensed

Patient Education

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide advanced lactation knowledge and lead clinical care, education, and population-based programs. You will work with the health care team to assess and improve patient outcomes and model the organization’s mission and values.

The role requires RN licensure in Tennessee and lactation certification; exposure to both direct patient care and program development is expected, with leadership responsibilities within the lactation