Lactation Consultant IBCLC - Registered Nurse RN
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Nursing
Obstetrics, Pediatric Nurse, RN Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE The Lactation Consultant assists mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. The Lactation Consultant is a licensed health professional who has obtained International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC). IBCLC certified individuals with a Registered Nurse License or Non-RN CLC with IBCLC will be considered. This position is a Full-Time, benefited position, scheduled 32 hours per week. Rotating day and evening shifts supporting our Postpartum Unit and NICU.
YOU WILL DO
- Provide direct support to breastfeeding mothers and infants across Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and other units.
- Assess lactation needs and document care, goals, and interventions.
- Educate patients and families, including those with complex lactation challenges (RN track provides advanced clinical care; see details below).
- Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized feeding plans and discharge readiness.
- Respond to outside breastfeeding-related inquiries and provide appropriate guidance.
- Participate in breastfeeding policy adherence, updates, education materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education:
Requires bachelor’s degree in nursing
Licensure:
Requires current Michigan Nursing License
Certification:
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant. Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS – CLC / IBCLCEducation:
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Certification:
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant. Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.
POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You can also follow Trinity Health on Linked In.
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