Lactation Consultant RN

Job Overview

Assesses and meets specific needs of breastfeeding women, both inpatient and outpatient, and works with the maternity care team and clinical staff as a resource.

Shifts are a mix of 8‑hour shifts (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and 12‑hour shifts (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.). Saturdays and Sundays are 8‑hour lactation shifts, and 12‑hour shifts are postpartum shifts. Every third weekend rotation. Variable scheduling.

Works partially in postpartum as an RN and partially in lactation as IBCLC.

• Provides one‑on‑one consultation, develops, and implements education for patients/families in the Health East Outpatient Lactation Clinic.
• Provides follow‑up for patients who have discussed lactation concerns with staff nurses and need additional consultation with a lactation consultant.
• Acts as a visible lactation resource to promote lactation services, breastfeeding education, and breast‑pump sales.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

• 2 to 3 years experience working with breastfeeding mothers
• IBCLC Certification
• Associate’s Degree
• BLS
• NRP certification within orientation period

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 to 3 years knowledge of planning and implementing breastfeeding education for patients and staff

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Additional information can be found on the Fairview benefits page.

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If the role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

$42.96- $72.75 Hourly