Lactation Consultant

• About Our Lactation Services
• Our lactation consultants support patients and caregivers with a wide range of breastfeeding and feeding concerns, including but not limited to:
• Latch assistance
• Painful nursing
• Breastmilk or formula supplementation
• NICU and medically complex infants
• Infant weight loss concerns
• Use of nipple shields or supplemental nursing systems
• Milk supply issues
• Weaning support
  

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and evaluations for parents experiencing lactation or feeding challenges.
• Collaborate closely with each patient’s primary provider to ensure coordinated and continuous care.
• Participate actively in communication, planning, and decision-making within the Lactation team.
• Document all visits in the EHR to track concerns, progress, and ensure accurate billing.
• Develop individualized feeding plans aligned with family goals and physician guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date breastfeeding reference materials as a resource for caregivers and staff.
• Contribute to the development of guidelines, protocols, and care plans related to breastfeeding.
• Support data collection and program development efforts to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
• Lead support groups and/or teach classes such as Introduction to Breastfeeding and other prenatal education sessions.

Experience:

• Lactation: 1 year preferred

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification
• High School Diploma

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience using EHR system
• RN or BSN not required but is a plus