Part-time Days .6 FTE (7a-7p) Job Summary The Lactation Consultant Non-RN provides expert care and support for breastfeeding/chest-feeding parents and their infants. This role is responsible for collaborating with families and the healthcare team to promote optimal feeding outcomes. The Lactation Consultant Non-RN demonstrates knowledge in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation, providing education and hands-on support in inpatient and outpatient settings. Essential Functions • Provides specialized lactation care and clinical management for breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyads, as well as pumping parents, using evidence-based practices. • Provides breastfeeding support and education to new parents, focusing on challenges like latching, milk production, and infant feeding techniques. • Facilitates breastfeeding by teaching proper positioning, latch techniques, breast care, and strategies to manage challenges such as engorgement or low milk supply. • Educates parents and families on feeding cues, milk expression techniques, and use of manual or electric breast pumps, promoting confidence and self-efficacy. • Collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate care and ensure appropriate discharge plans, providing resources for continued lactation support. • Serves as a resource to healthcare providers, offering education and consultation to enhance knowledge of lactation care and support. • Maintains documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and outcomes in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. • Provides direct patient care, including attending deliveries and cesarean sections, when needed, to initiate lactation support. • Reports concerns and challenges to appropriate leadership in a timely manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Maintains regular and reliable attendance. • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications • 0-2 years of direct experience as a lactation consultant required • 1-2 years of clinical experience in maternal-child health, obstetrics, or pediatrics preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation practices. • Strong teaching and communication skills to educate parents, families, and healthcare teams. • Knowledge of infection prevention protocols and universal precautions. • Collaborative skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. • Organizational and time management skills to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced environment. Licenses and Certifications • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required • BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required • NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required