Department Summary:
The lactation department is a dynamic team of skilled lactation (IBCLC) nurses with expertise in infant feeding for medically complex patients. Focused on providing evidence-based lactation care to families in the primary care, acute care and ICU environments. Collaborative practice with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Opportunities for professional growth as an educator, mentor and leader in the field of lactation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the maternal history, patient medical and clinical information and assesses patient/parent needs in order to develop and implement the most appropriate lactation plan of care.
• Applies scientific knowledge to the process of diagnosis and treatment. Instructs patients and caregivers on lactation plan.
• Serves as a resource and educator for health care providers, students, community lactation consultants and the general public.
• Develops and revises patient education materials and participates in other lactation related committees and projects.
• Supervises lactation interns and students when applicable.
• The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for a complex patient population.
• Work in collaboration with the director, assists in the coordination of patient care services for their areas of responsibility
• Providing a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
• Working 30 – 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts including one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of RN experience required (pediatric or NICU nursing experience preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Lactation Consultant role required

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required