Lactation Consultant - Lactation Services - UNC Health Care : Job Details
Lactation Consultant - Lactation Services
UNC Health CareJob Location : Raleigh,NC, USA
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Are you a certified IBCLC with a passion for supporting families on their feeding journeys?
Join our respected Lactation Consultant team, where your expertise will truly make a difference. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, trusted by our nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, and NICU teams.
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of the lactation team, you will:
Provide compassionate, in-patient care that helps families confidently begin and continue breastfeeding
Work at the top of your certification while enjoying a healthy work-life balance
Collaborate with experienced, supportive colleagues who are committed to professional growth and shared learning
Where You'll Work:
You'll serve families at UNC Rex Raleigh , providing lactation care across:
Postpartum units
Labor & Delivery
NICU
Position Highlights:
Ideal for non-nurses with certified lactation experience
Full-time day shift position
Minimum 36 hours/week (three 12-hour shifts or four 9-hour shifts)
Weekend requirement: At least four weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Holiday coverage required
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking a certified IBCLC who is:
Passionate about family education and infant feeding support
Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented
Skilled in clinical assessment and culturally inclusive care
Eager to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives-one family at a time.
We can't wait to meet you!
Summary
The Lactation Consultant provides clinical assessment, care, education, and support to breastfeeding mothers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role collaborates closely with nursing and medical staff to ensure optimal care for both the breastfeeding mother and infant.
Responsibilities
Breastfeeding Assessment & Support Evaluate breastfeeding effectiveness and provide appropriate interventions and education to prevent or address feeding challenges.
Support for Non-Breastfeeding Infants Assist mothers of infants unable to breastfeed in establishing and maintaining milk supply, including proper storage and handling of expressed milk.
Collaborative Care Work with primary care providers and healthcare teams to implement feeding interventions tailored to the medical needs of the infant and/or mother.
Education & Training Deliver breastfeeding education to patients, hospital staff, and community partners. Participate in ongoing training and outreach efforts.
Post-Discharge Support Offer continued breastfeeding support after discharge through phone consultations, in-person follow-ups, and coordination with outpatient care providers.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree required
Licensure/Certification
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in breastfeeding and lactation support
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong clinical assessment skills
Excellent communication and teaching abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
Commitment to culturally sensitive, inclusive care
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Lactation
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $24.73 - $35.56 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.