Registered Nurse - RN - Lactation Consultant - Child Services
Sanford Health
Summary
The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Job description
Summary
The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Job Description
The consultant's primary responsibility is to facilitate a positive and successful experience with breastfeeding for the patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The Lactation Consultant has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients.
Department Details
- Build meaningful relationships with mothers and newborns through continuity of care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide individualized lactation support and education to families through one-on-one consultations and small group interactions.
- Educate and empower patients through prenatal classes, lactation support visits, and community-based support programs.
- Deliver comprehensive assessments and personalized education with dedicated time to address each family's unique feeding goals and needs.
- Collaborate within a close-knit, supportive team that values teamwork, and shared success.
- Join a multidisciplinary team with diverse nursing backgrounds and clinical expertise, fostering professional growth and excellence in patient care.
- Make a lasting impact on maternal and newborn outcomes by supporting families during a pivotal stage of life.
- Enjoy the opportunity to work in a role that combines clinical expertise, patient education, and relationship-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred
- One-year experience in women's and children's health services, breastfeeding practices, and understanding the care of a newborn
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of hire
- Current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification required if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- IBCLC must be obtained when eligibility requirements are met
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.