Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant, Family Birth Center

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeFargo, ND, USA$34 - $44.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

One year of experience in women’s and children’s health services, breastfeeding practices, and care of a newborn.
Hold an unencumbered registered nurse license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, or hold multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Hold Basic Life Support certification for health care providers, or obtain it within the first 60 days of hire.
Hold current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification, Certified Lactation Counselor, or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certification if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification must be obtained when eligibility requirements are met.
Obtain lactation-specific certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Facilitate a positive and successful breastfeeding experience for patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Use appropriate age-related protocols for patients’ physical and psychological needs.
Provide inpatient lactation support for the Family Birth Center, neonatal intensive care unit, and other inpatient lactation consultations throughout the hospital.

Desired Qualifications

Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

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Salary Range: $34.00 - $44.50





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Department Details

Inpatient lactation position supporting Family Birth Center, NICU and other inpatient lactation consults throughout hospital. Every 4th weekend, day/evening position. Lactation specific certification required within 6 month of hire.

Summary

The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Job Description

The consultant's primary responsibility is to facilitate a positive and successful experience with breastfeeding for the patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The Lactation Consultant has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients.

Qualifications

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

One-year experience in women’s and children’s health services, breastfeeding practices, and understanding the care of a newborn.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of hire. Current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification required if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). IBCLC must be obtained when eligibility requirements are met.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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