Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

locationsSt. Marys Regional Hospital

time typePart time

posted onPosted 5 Days Ago

time left to applyEnd Date : October 31, 2025 (2 days left to apply)

job requisition idR153225

Job Description :

The RN Lactation Consultant is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN Lactation Consultant employs technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices, and coordinates care with other team members. Additionally, the RN Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding education, consultation, and counseling to support new mothers.

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates breastfeeding management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings by utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides holistic, evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to weaning for women and their families. Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.
• Provides support for patients, proactively suggests strategies for breastfeeding, and addresses patient issues and concerns.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes. Delivers appropriate education for patients and their support / family.
• Provides outpatient care, consultation, and home visits for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
• Acts as a clinical expert / resource for staff on subjects related to lactation, including the current standards of practice. Facilitates the development of policies that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
• Participates in the development of educational programs and assesses the educational needs of healthcare providers.

Skills

Physical Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location :

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City : Grand Junction

Work State : Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$40.39 - $60.96

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

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