Provides expert breastfeeding consultation and education to mothers and staff within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Responsible for maintaining breastfeeding statistics and developing clinical policies and procedures for lactation services.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, or Administration and current IBCLC certification or eligibility to sit for the exam. CPR certification is required, and experience in neonatal or pediatric units is preferred.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college/university with Bachelor's degree in Administration, Nutrition, or Nursing. Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric unit as an IBCLC preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.
Licensure,
CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION: Current IBCLC certification or eligible to sit for exam. If not currently certified, must apply to sit for the exam at the next scheduled application date. CPR certification required.
Essential
FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes. 2. Educates staff and complex breastfeeding management. 3. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care to promote optimal outcomes. 4. Maintains breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Children's Hospital. 5. Develops policies and procedures as needed for Lactation Consultant services, breastfeeding equipment and resources and participates in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates ability to successfully counsel and assist mothers with breastfeeding skills. Ability to develop educational programs for families and staff. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective relationships with medical and nursing staff, employees and the public.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to many interruptions and stressful conditions. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Moderate noise environment.
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Commitment to
You:
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Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
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Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
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Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
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North Carolina lactation consultant demand remains steady
In North Carolina, lactation consultant roles are typically tied to maternity, neonatal, and pediatric care settings, where demand is driven by hospitals and health systems supporting breastfeeding education and postpartum care. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, current IBCLC certification or exam eligibility, CPR certification, and experience in neonatal or pediatric units. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and highlight any bedside or family-support experience in your application.
