Registered Nurse - Weekend Lactation Consultant
Rochester Regional Health$42.06–$55.70/hrUnity Hospital (Rochester, NY)Part timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night- 8 or 12-hour shifts
- Weekends
- BLS
- RN license
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About the job
Job Title: Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse
Department : August Family Birth Place
Location : Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week : Part Time - 24 Hours
Schedule : Weekends - Friday through Saturday; 8- or 12- hour shifts; Day/Evening; Holidays.
SUMMARY
As a RN Lactation Consultant, your demonstrated empathy, patience and excellent ability to guide are key in preparing mothers to breastfeed and providing safe care for infants.
August Family Birth Place
The Lactation Consultant is an RN in the Family Birth Place who will provide expert breastfeeding education, assessment, and support to expectant and new parents. This role assists families with establishing and maintaining successful breastfeeding/chestfeeding practices, identifies and resolves feeding challenges, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote optimal maternal and infant health outcomes. The nurse will also be oriented to postpartum/delivery care and may, in times of need, have a couplet assignment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Development. Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk; assist with decision making; provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding; describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching and suck-swallow pattern; discuss dietary requirements, medications or other substances which may have an effect on breastfeeding
- Individualized Care. Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem
- Leadership & Collaboration. Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad; assist with staff education including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
- Compassionate, kind and patient focused
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
EDUCATION
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$42.06 - $55.70
CITY
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14626
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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