Per Diem Lactation Consultant

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the breastfeeding mother's attainment of her individual goals. Functions as a member of the inter-professional healthcare team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients.

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one year experience as breastfeeding counselor. Certified as Lactation Consultant by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 1 year of hire. Requires skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.