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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** is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

A day in the life of a **Lactation Consultant** at _Hackensack Meridian Health_ includes:

+ Serves as a nurse leader and member of the Maternal-Child Services leadership team.

+ Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.

+ Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.

+ Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.

+ Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.

+ Collaborates with all healthcare providers in maternal-child services including but not limited to OB/Gyns, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Anesthesiologists.

+ Collaborates with other community providers and agencies i.e. physician offices, Jewish Renaissance Center, VNA, WIC.

+ Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities for Lactation Services and the maternal-child services.

+ Participates in community activities and health fairs as required by the Director and/or manager.

+ Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.

+ Plans, organizes and provides lactation services to all breastfeeding inpatients and outpatients.

+ Provides consultative services to new parents by phone as needed.

+ Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Keeps track of breastfeeding statistics; conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program and participates in quality improvement projects.

+ Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

+ Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

+ Minimum of three years experience in maternal-child health nursing

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in lactation consulting services

+ Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage and develop lactation services

+ 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:

+ Master's Degree in Nursing

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, must obtain it within 3 years of hire

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Starting at $106.32 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

+ **Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.**

+ **Experience: Years of relevant work experience.**

+ **Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.**

+ **Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.**

+ **Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.**

+ **Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.**

+ **Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.**

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.