RN Lactation Consultant

IMH

RN Lactation Consultant providing patient care and breastfeeding support at Intermountain Health. Assesses and improves breastfeeding management in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Posted 7/1/2026part-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41 - $62 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates breastfeeding management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings by utilizing the nursing process.
Provides holistic, evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to weaning for women and their families.
Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.
Provides support for patients, proactively suggests strategies for breastfeeding, and addresses patient issues and concerns.
Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes.
Delivers appropriate education for patients and their support/family.
Provides outpatient care, consultation, and home visits for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
Acts as a clinical expert/resource for staff on subjects related to lactation, including the current standards of practice.
Facilitates the development of policies that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
Participates in the development of educational programs and assesses the educational needs of healthcare providers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire or promotion date.
Certification by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

Breastfeeding ManagementPatient EducationHolistic CareEvidence-Based PracticePolicy DevelopmentClinical ConsultationPrenatal EducationPatient AdvocacyLactation ExpertiseOutcome Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationEmpathyProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdvocacy

Certifications

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)