Certificated Lactation Counselor (RN)

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing
Req #: 35617

Part Time/Days (16 hours per week)

Maine Medical Center - Portland is seekinga Lactation Counselor - RN (CLC) to join our team. In this role you may cover core Lactation areas with specialization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Continuing Care Nursery Lactation coverage.

Summary:

The Lactation Counselor - MMCP role provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center. Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Registered Nurse education required.
• License/Certifications: Certification as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice required. Certification by the IBCLC is required within one year of start date. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org