Lactation Consultant

Work Schedule:

5% FTE, 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:30pm-7:00am, You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/ hr evening, $5 hr night, and $4.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
• Experience in patient education. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Registration. Required
• Certification in lactation education preferred or must obtain with 18 months of assuming the position. Required
• Bi-annual BLS certification. Required

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.