RN Lactation Consultant PRN

About the Role

The Nurse Lactation Consultant provides evidence-based education, hands-on support, and compassionate guidance to new parents to promote successful breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Collaborating with the healthcare team, the role involves assessing needs, developing individualized feeding plans, and ensuring family confidence throughout hospital stays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personalized lactation assessments and education for breastfeeding parents and infants.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to create and implement feeding plans.
• Document consultations, monitor outcomes, and ensure care aligns with policies and best practices.
• Provide lactation management training for staff and students, with ongoing education for the care team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Maryland RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• IBCLC or CLC certification; NRP required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in maternal-newborn care.