Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant Program Coordinator
MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$52
LOCATION
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
POSTED
10 days ago
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for providing expert assessment, treatment, consultation, planning, and leadership oversight for optimal lactation management in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The provider will support patients with advanced lactation needs, develop interdisciplinary care plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality breastfeeding education, support, and patient outcomes.
SCHEDULE:
8-hour non-billable orientation provided
Assignment requires flexibility for inpatient and outpatient lactation support coverage
Holiday and overtime multipliers apply
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide advanced lactation consultation and breastfeeding support
Perform inpatient and outpatient lactation assessments and treatment planning
Deliver prenatal and postpartum lactation education and consultations
Develop interdisciplinary plans of care for patients requiring advanced lactation support
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams regarding patient care plans
Provide leadership oversight for lactation program management and best practices
Maintain accurate documentation and clinical communication
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Will consider RN, OT, PT, SLP, or Pharmacist candidates if all job requirements are met
All candidates must hold an active Massachusetts license
Minimum 1+ year experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/BCLC) required
Minimum 2,500 hours as a breastfeeding consultant required
Experience with inpatient lactation programs required
Outpatient prenatal and postpartum lactation education/consultation experience required
Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred
Traveler must have their own vehicle for the assignment
No local candidates (must live more than 50 miles away)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Work History
Skills Checklist – Lactation Consultant or equivalent (current within 1 year)
1 Supervisory Signed Reference (within the past 2 years)
Board Certification
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
Permanent address included in profile
All certifications must be in hand at profile upload (pending documents will not be accepted)
All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be included at submission
IMPORTANT SCHEDULING NOTE:
All scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application. Requests made after submission or offer will not be approved and may result in offer withdrawal. Maximum accepted RTO is 5 days (less is preferred).