Lactation Consultant Per Diem

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help birthing people prepare for breastfeeding during the prenatal period through breastfeeding education office visits and classes.
• Provide breastfeeding support office visits during the postpartum period to patients and their newborns.
• Educate and inform expecting parents on newborn feeding options and techniques.
• Aid in the creation and implementation of a postpartum breastfeeding plan.
• Collaborate with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians during lactation office visits.
• Offer support to Nuvance Health staff regarding breastfeeding questions via our on-call lactation line.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and other professionals.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license.
• IBCLC certification, or active certified lactation consultant (CRC) with interest in obtaining their IBCLC within 2 years of hire.
• Certification within 2 years of hire is required.
• Must be eligible to be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
• Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals.
• Reliable and on-time for work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience as a lactation consultant.
• Neonatal CPR training.

Pay

$32.64 - $65.01 per hour, relative to experience.