Lactation Consultant

Location

Massachusetts

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Days 8 hours, Monday through Friday

Job Description

This position involves providing expert assessment, treatment, consultation, planning, and leadership oversight for optimal lactation management in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Lactation Consultant will formulate interdisciplinary plans of care for patients with advanced lactation support needs and communicate effectively with the care team to achieve these goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide lactation consultations to patients.
• Develop and implement plans of care for breastfeeding support.
• Educate patients about prenatal and postpartum lactation practices.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain documentation and records in compliance with facility protocols.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1+ years of experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (BCLC) - Equivalent certifications are not accepted.
• A minimum of 2500 hours as a breastfeeding consultant is required.
• Experience with inpatient lactation programs is required.
• Outpatient prenatal and postpartum lactation education and consultation experience is required.
• Meditech Expanse experience is strongly preferred.
• Active Massachusetts nursing license is required.
• Board Certification documentation must be provided at profile upload.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!