Lactation Specialist​/RN​/UKHC

Lactation Specialist/RN/UKHC

Department: H3060:
Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Services

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary: $28.00–$39.10 per hour

Position Type:
Staff, Full‑Time, 3 shifts of 12 hours per week (7 am–7:30 pm); may include weekends and holidays.

This position provides lactation and breastfeeding support for mothers of normal newborns and mothers whose infants are in the NICU.

• Provide lactation and breastfeeding support to mothers of newborns, including NICU patients.
• Educate families on pumping, feeding techniques, and infant nutrition.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other team members to support infant care.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Prerequisite education: ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 20 pounds and to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Capacity to work three 12‑hour shifts per week, 7 am–7:30 pm; may work weekends and holidays.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.