Lactation Consultant RN Part Time Days

Lactation Consultant

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and certified Lactation Consultant to support new and expectant parents in achieving their breastfeeding goals. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance, education, and hands-on assistance to promote successful lactation and infant nutrition in inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized lactation consultations to patients in hospitals, clinics, or home settings
• Assess and address breastfeeding challenges such as latch issues, milk supply, nipple pain, and infant weight gain
• Educate families on breastfeeding techniques, pumping, milk storage, and feeding plans
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and dietitians to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient interactions and progress in medical records
• Lead breastfeeding classes and support groups as needed
• Stay current with best practices and research in lactation and maternal-child health
• Advocate for breastfeeding-friendly policies and environments within the organization

Qualifications:

• BSN required
• Certification as an International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from International Board of Lactation Consultation Examiners (IBCLE) is required.
• Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; Effective interpersonal skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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