Lactation Specialist - LDRP, Part Time, Days

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides inpatient lactation consultations, breastfeeding assessments, and evidencebased guidance for postpartum patients and infants.
• Supports highrisk parent-infant dyads, including premature or medically complex infants.
• Demonstrates proficiency in fundamental breastfeeding techniques and management of uncomplicated lactation concerns.
• Develops and delivers breastfeeding education to parents in oneonone settings or group sessions.
• Assists in evaluating and updating teaching materials used for antepartum and postpartum education.
• Offers telephone followup support and counseling to breastfeeding families as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to develop coordinated lactation plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and unit-based initiatives related to maternal-infant care.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding best practices and clinical standards for breastfeeding management.
• Assists in providing ongoing in-service training for neonatal, obstetric, and pediatric nursing staff.
• Helps enhance clinical competency and consistent practice across inpatient units.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental lactation policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and departmental committees.
• Assists with evaluating and maintaining breastfeeding equipment and supplies.
• Documents all patient assessments, teaching, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates relevant clinical and administrative information to departmental leadership.
• Follows all hospital safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and any patient, staff, or visitor incidents promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in nursing, Health Education, Nutrition, or related healthcare field required.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required
• OR must meet progression requirements:
• Completion of a lactation educator training program (Required upon hire)
• Apply to sit for the IBCLC exam within 6 months of hire.
• Successfully pass the IBCLC exam within 1 year of hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Will consider valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• One year of Women & Infant clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience providing breastfeeding or human lactation counseling preferred.
• Relevant experience in breastfeeding support, maternal-infant health, perinatal education, or an allied clinical role (e.g., LPN/LVN, doula, childbirth educator, RD/RDN, midwifery, public health, infant development) preferred.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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