Lactation Consultant - F/T Nights

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.

Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center: Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Associate's Degree. A minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting Licenses and Certifications Required: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification Licenses and Certifications Preferred: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, required within 3 years of hire