RN Lactation Consultant - Per Diem

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.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting mothers and families through one of life’s most important transitions. With empathy, patience, and expert guidance, you’ll provide education, hands-on support, and personalized feeding plans that promote infant health and maternal well-being.

Collaborating with the care team, you’ll serve as a trusted advocate and resource, helping families navigate breastfeeding challenges with confidence while advancing evidence-based practices to enhance the overall patient and family experience.

Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a Certified Lactation Consultant at the time of hire and obtain IBCLC certification within 12 months of employment. Candidate must be a Registered Nurse.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Women's Care Unit (SANDS 300)

SCHEDULE: 10 or 12 Hour Days/Evenings

ATTRIBUTES

Effective communication is vital, as lactation consultants need to explain techniques, offer advice, and listen attentively to the concerns of mothers and their families.

Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.

Compassionate, kind and patient focused.

Two (2) years of experience as a lactation consultant required

Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

Compassionate, kind and patient focused

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.

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:

$40.83 - $54.08

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.