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Lactation Consultant

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Novant Health

Mount Pleasant, SC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

What We Offer Join the Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center team as a Lactation Colsultant !
Location:
East Cooper Medical Center Address:
2000 Hospital Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Schedule:
4 8-hour shifts starting by 8:30am. Weekend and holiday rotation required. In this role, you will serve as the clinical expert in managing the breastfeeding mother-baby dyad. Your expertise will support families from normal newborn deliveries to complex neonatal and post-surgical feeding cases, ensuring an inclusive, empowering environment for all new parents.
What You'll Do Clinical Assessments:
Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments by reviewing maternal/infant medical histories, evaluating milk transfer, observing latch/positioning, and monitoring infant weight patterns.
Care Planning:
Develop, implement, and document evidence-based, individualized feeding plans that address complex breastfeeding challenges.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Partner closely with floor RNs, Pediatricians, Obstetricians, and Neonatologists to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge planning.
Patient Education:
Provide high-quality, culturally sensitive one-on-one bedside coaching, teach outpatient breastfeeding classes, and facilitate community support groups.
Supply Management:
Educate families on the proper selection, assembly, and sanitization of breast pumps, specialized feeding tools, and donor milk options.
What We're Looking For Education :
High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience :
Minimum of one year of experience in mother/baby care or breast feeding education, required.
Licensure/Certification:
Current IBCLC certification, required. Current RN licensure in appropriate state, preferred. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening
ID 174107
Qualifications:
Education :
High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience :
Minimum of one year of experience in mother/baby care or breast feeding education, required.
Licensure/Certification:
Current IBCLC certification, required. Current RN licensure in appropriate state, preferred. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills.