RN Lactation Consultant - Per Diem

SUMMARY

As a RN Lactation Consultant, your demonstrated empathy, patience and excellent ability to guide are key in preparing mothers to breastfeed and providing safe care for infants.

You'll play a vital role in supporting mothers and families through one of life's most important transitions. With empathy, patience, and expert guidance, you'll provide education, hands-on support, and personalized feeding plans that promote infant health and maternal well‑being.

Collaborating with the care team, you'll serve as a trusted advocate and resource, helping families navigate breastfeeding challenges with confidence while advancing evidence-based practices to enhance the overall patient and family experience.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a Certified Lactation Consultant at the time of hire and obtain IBCLC certification within 12 months of employment. Candidate must be a Registered Nurse.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Women's Care Unit (SANDS 300)

SCHEDULE: 10 or 12 Hour Days/Evenings

ATTRIBUTES

• Effective communication is vital, as lactation consultants need to explain techniques, offer advice, and listen attentively to the concerns of mothers and their families.

• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.

• Compassionate, kind and patient focused.

• Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required

• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
• Compassionate, kind and patient focused

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Development. Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk; assist with decision making; provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding; describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching and suck-swallow pattern; discuss dietary requirements, medications or other substances which may have an effect on breastfeeding.

• Individualized Care. Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem.

• Leadership & Collaboration. Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad; assist with staff education including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M
- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• IBCLC
  - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support
  - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN
  - Registered Nurse
  - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $40.83 - $54.08