Lactation Consultant in Chicago, Illinois at Saint Anthony Hospital

Lactation Consultant – Nursing Labor & Delivery

Position Title: Lactation Consultant

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Part-time

Compensation: $34.70-$54.11/Hourly

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Essential Functions

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in achieving their individual breastfeeding goals.
• Develops, implements, and maintains standards of care and clinical guidelines for supporting breastfeeding mothers across all areas of the organization, including the Emergency Department, OB/GYN, Family Health Centers, Employee Health, Women's Health, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.
• Supports and enhances existing breastfeeding and maternal-child health programs throughout the organization.
• Organizes educational materials, displays, and promotional activities to increase awareness and support for breastfeeding initiatives.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversee breastfeeding education programs for patients, families, and staff in collaboration with the Director of Perinatal and Pediatric Services.
• Collaborates with the Maternal Infant Product Line Director, Chief of Pediatrics, and Chief of Obstetrics to develop and provide patient education related to breastfeeding and maternal-infant care.
• Provides and coordinates evidence-based breastfeeding education for patients in accordance with current research, best practices, and national standards of care.
• Develops, reviews, and updates educational content addressing breastfeeding management, medications, and maternal and infant conditions, including cleft lip, cleft palate, prematurity, and medically complex newborns.
• Reviews and updates educational materials on wellness topics, including nutrition, preventive health services, exercise, and healthy lifestyle practices, to promote patient engagement and adherence to healthcare plans.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates a comprehensive reference library of breastfeeding and lactation resources for healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Maintains current files of lactation research, journal articles, clinical guidelines, and reference materials to ensure access to the latest evidence-based information.
• Develops, adapts, or obtains educational materials that promote patient understanding and support informed decision-making.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum education on breastfeeding, breast care, and related maternal-infant health topics to inpatient and outpatient populations through individual and group sessions.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the physiology, assessment, and management of breastfeeding and lactation.
• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to healthcare providers on breastfeeding best practices, complex lactation issues, and evidence-based interventions.
• Promotes compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and national breastfeeding initiatives, including Baby-Friendly practices when applicable.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• RN License in the State of Illinois *Strongly Preferred* not required
• Currently certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a minimum of one-year experience as a lactation consultant in a hospital setting.

Experience:

• 3(+) Years of experience highly desirable

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking