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.
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What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
