Lactation Consultant (Part-time) - Lactation Services

Location: Hershey, PA (US:PA:Hershey)

About the role

Join a revenue-generating, comprehensive inpatient lactation department that provides breastfeeding support and counseling across multiple units: antepartum and postpartum units of the Women and Babies Center, the NICU, Pediatrics, the ER, and adult units. Work with a broad spectrum of patients, many with complex diagnoses, delivering evidence-based care aligned with the latest research to support each patient’s breastfeeding goals. As a key driver of change, you’ll actively participate in developing policies and protocols to enhance care. The role also involves educating new nursing staff and supporting a unit-based nursing initiative of “breastfeeding champions” that fosters departmental change. The team values work-life balance and supports flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding support and counseling to patients in antepartum, postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, ER, and adult units.
• Deliver evidence-based lactation care tailored to patients with complex diagnoses.
• Participate in the development of policies and protocols to improve patient care.
• Educate new nursing staff on lactation practices.
• Support and mentor unit-based “breastfeeding champions” to promote departmental change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of maternal-child nursing experience.
• Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or a multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans, extended illness bank, and life insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition program (PAWS UP).
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and virtual benefits orientation.
• Employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling.

Schedule

• Part-time (0.60 FTE).
• Day shift with varied hours, primarily on weekdays with weekend requirements.