Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

• The Lactation Consultant assists mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. The Lactation Consultant is a licensed health professional who has obtained International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC).

• IBCLC certified individuals with a Registered Nurse License or Non-RN CLC with IBCLC will be considered.

• This position is a contingent, non-benefited position. Rotating day and event schedule supporting our Postpartum Unit and NICU.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide direct support to breastfeeding mothers and infants across Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and other units.

• Assess lactation needs and document care, goals, and interventions.

• Educate patients and families, including those with complex lactation challenges (RN track provides advanced clinical care; see details below).

• Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized feeding plans and discharge readiness.

• Respond to outside breastfeeding-related inquiries and provide appropriate guidance.

• Participate in breastfeeding policy adherence, updates, education materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS – RN / IBCLC

• Education:  Requires bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Licensure:  Requires current Michigan Nursing License

• Certification:  International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC

  • Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.

  • Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS – CLC / IBCLC   

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Certification:  International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC

  • Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.

  • Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.