Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Lactation Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Lactation Consultant provides clinical lactation services and support to patients, families, clinical teams, and the community. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments and inter-professional teams as the lactation expert, focusing on breastfeeding and human milk management. Responsibilities include assessing, educating, implementing interventions, and monitoring outcomes related to lactation support.

Work Schedule

• 5 days per week
• 4 days at main campus, 1 day at alternate campus
• Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Mostly outpatient care

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, quality lactation services
• Respond to consults according to departmental standards
• Implement and monitor breastfeeding and pumping interventions
• Participate in patient care and multidisciplinary rounds
• Maintain patient lists and document all encounters in the electronic health record
• Contribute to policy and procedure development
• Educate clients on breastfeeding and pumping techniques
• Develop and conduct teaching sessions for patients and staff
• Serve as a preceptor to students
• Participate in community outreach and breastfeeding committees
• Engage in research and data collection as opportunities arise
• Maintain and expand professional credentials and knowledge
• Represent the lactation program in professional organizations and educational events

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) (Pennsylvania) or Occupational Therapist (Pennsylvania) or Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) (Pennsylvania) or Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) or Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) or Speech & Language Pathology License (Pennsylvania)
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Lactation RN, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Pediatric experience
• Critical care experience
• At least one (1) year of experience in an inpatient hospital setting

Additional Information

• This role requires strong interdisciplinary collaboration and community involvement
• Professional development and participation in relevant organizations are encouraged

No prior travel experience requirement specified.