SUMMARY
As a RN Lactation Consultant, your demonstrated empathy, patience and excellent ability to guide are key in preparing mothers to breastfeed and providing safe care for infants.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting mothers and families through one of life’s most important transitions. With empathy, patience, and expert guidance, you’ll provide education, hands-on support, and personalized feeding plans that promote infant health and maternal well-being.
Collaborating with the care team, you’ll serve as a trusted advocate and resource, helping families navigate breastfeeding challenges with confidence while advancing evidence-based practices to enhance the overall patient and family experience.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a Certified Lactation Consultant at the time of hire and obtain IBCLC certification within 12 months of employment. Candidate must be a Registered Nurse.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Women's Care Unit (SANDS 300)
SCHEDULE: 10 or 12 Hour Days/Evenings
ATTRIBUTES
Effective communication is vital, as lactation consultants need to explain techniques, offer advice, and listen attentively to the concerns of mothers and their families.
Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.
Compassionate, kind and patient focused.
Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required
Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
Compassionate, kind and patient focused
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development. Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk; assist with decision making; provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding; describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching and suck-swallow pattern; discuss dietary requirements, medications or other substances which may have an effect on breastfeeding.
Individualized Care. Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem.
Leadership & Collaboration. Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad; assist with staff education including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues.
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$40.83 - $54.08CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
