Job Description

Lactation Consultant - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum Unit
Part Time - 40 hrs. Biweekly - 8am -430pm

The Lactation Consultant plays a vital role in enhancing the breastfeeding experience for expectant and new parents on the LDRP unit at Meritus Medical Center. This position provides education, support, counseling, and hands-on assistance to patients and families while collaborating closely with medical and nursing staff to assess, manage, and resolve breastfeeding challenges. The Lactation Consultant also serves as a clinical resource for staff, promoting evidence-based lactation practices and optimal maternal–infant outcomes.

of Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individualized breastfeeding education, support, and counseling to expectant and postpartum parents.

• Deliver direct patient care, including assessment and management of breastfeeding and lactation concerns.

• Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Support and educate nursing and clinical staff on lactation best practices and current evidence-based guidelines.

• Identify, assess, and manage common and complex breastfeeding issues.

• Promote a supportive, family-centered approach to breastfeeding within the LDRP unit.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

• Serve as a leader and resource for lactation-related initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred), OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a health-related field.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Women’s Health, including patient education.

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or advanced practice role.

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain strong organizational skills.

• Previous experience in an LDRP or Mother-Baby unit preferred.

Licensure/Certification – Attains and maintains certification in lactation specialty. Current BLS in compliance with policy required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Work performed in a modern well-equipped environment. Interfaces with a large diversity of customers. Performance of routine duties requires assisting and using patient care equipment mostly related to breastfeeding as well as office equipment.

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.