Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

About the role

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery. A Brief Overview The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation team and the maternity services.
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
• Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, both in-patient and outpatient.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, in the Parent Education classes.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in lactation consulting; previous experience with maternal-child health nursing.

Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required; IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to lead, organize, manage, and develop lactation programs.
• Ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Ability to work with several different patient care units and levels of care providers.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in accepting work assignments.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $44.00 - $55.00 per hour. Final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full