Lactation Consultant Jobs
Lactation Consultant jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community health settings, from entry-level staff positions to senior and lead roles, with specializations in maternal-newborn care, NICU support, and community lactation education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
Summary:
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing guidance for lactating clients and directs others in assisting these clients. The Consultant will assist in furthering breastfeeding knowledge by maintaining current information on breastfeeding practices. The Consultant shall serve as a resource and role model for other positions. The Consultant shall provide educational information/classes for prenatal patients and health care professional regarding principles and practices for effective breastfeeding and related activities.
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients. The Consultant is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Nursing, and knowledge of policies and procedures within Ballad Health. This individual shall demonstrate skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. The Consultant will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. The Consultant will actively participate in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections and implementation of identified action plans. The Consultant shall serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other providers.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Nursing program. Minimum two years experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing. Must be able to completed job related competencies as deemed necessary to the performance of the RN role in the nursing department of employment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state
Valid and active IBCLC certification (or obtain within one year of employment) requiredValid and active CLS, CLS, or CBS certification in lactation support required if pending IBCLC
BLS required
ACLS, PALS, NRP required dependent upon area
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 8a-5p
City/State: Johnson City, TN
Location:
Niswonger Childrens Hospital
Job Description:
Summary:
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing guidance for lactating clients and directs others in assisting these clients. The Consultant will assist in furthering breastfeeding knowledge by maintaining current information on breastfeeding practices. The Consultant shall serve as a resource and role model for other positions. The Consultant shall provide educational information/classes for prenatal patients and health care professional regarding principles and practices for effective breastfeeding and related activities.
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients. The Consultant is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Nursing, and knowledge of policies and procedures within Ballad Health. This individual shall demonstrate skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. The Consultant will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. The Consultant will actively participate in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections and implementation of identified action plans. The Consultant shall serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other providers.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Nursing program. Minimum two years experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing. Must be able to completed job related competencies as deemed necessary to the performance of the RN role in the nursing department of employment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state
Valid and active IBCLC certification (or obtain within one year of employment) requiredValid and active CLS, CLS, or CBS certification in lactation support required if pending IBCLC
BLS required
ACLS, PALS, NRP required dependent upon area
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 8a-5p
City/State: Johnson City, TN
Location:
Niswonger Childrens Hospital
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The qualifications that appear most often in lactation consultant jobs.
- Active IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required
- Experience providing direct breastfeeding support in a clinical or community setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based lactation practices and current breastfeeding research
- Ability to document patient education and clinical interactions in an electronic health record
- Strong communication skills for working with mothers, families, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Current BLS or CPR certification, particularly for hospital and NICU positions
Tips for Your Lactation Consultant Job Search
Highlight your IBCLC credential prominently
Put your IBCLC certification in your resume header, not buried in a credentials section. Many hiring managers screen for it before reading further, and listing the credential abbreviation alongside the full title covers both keyword searches in applicant tracking systems.
Tailor your resume to the care setting
A hospital NICU role and a private practice opening look for different experience. Emphasize inpatient charting and care team collaboration for hospital roles, and client education and caseload management for outpatient or community positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lactation consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that specify your clinical focus
Search for terms like NICU lactation, perinatal lactation, or community breastfeeding support alongside the job title. Roles that name your subspecialty attract less competition and signal the employer already understands the work you do.
Prepare competency examples for the interview
Interviewers for lactation roles commonly ask how you handle a mother who wants to breastfeed but faces physical or psychological barriers. Have two or three specific case examples ready that show your clinical reasoning, communication approach, and outcome.
Negotiate continuing education support in your offer
IBCLC recertification requires ongoing contact hours, so ask about employer-covered continuing education during the offer stage. Many hospitals and health systems have CE budgets for clinical staff, but you have to ask before you sign.
Lactation Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lactation consultants?
Bozeman Health, St. David's HealthCare, and Lehigh Valley Health Network are hiring the most lactation consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large hospital networks tend to post the most volume, particularly for inpatient and postpartum unit roles.
How many lactation consultant jobs are remote?
About 14% of lactation consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in telehealth lactation support, online education, and corporate wellness consulting. Direct clinical care in hospital or outpatient settings almost always requires in-person presence, so fully remote roles represent a smaller share of total postings.
How do you become a lactation consultant?
To become a lactation consultant, you complete the required lactation-specific clinical hours, finish accredited health sciences education, and pass the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam to earn the IBCLC credential. Many candidates build their clinical hours through nursing, midwifery, or dietitian roles before sitting for the exam. Recertification is required every five years through continuing education or re-examination.
Can you get hired as a lactation consultant without much experience?
Some employers hire candidates who have completed their IBCLC clinical hours but are newly certified, particularly health systems with structured orientation programs for maternal-newborn units. Focusing your search on postpartum nurse or breastfeeding peer counselor roles first can help you build documented hours and clinical references. Community health organizations and WIC programs are also more likely to hire newer consultants than large academic medical centers.
What does the lactation consultant interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone or video screen first to confirm your IBCLC status and availability, followed by an in-person or panel interview with nursing leadership or the maternal-newborn unit manager. You'll likely face clinical scenario questions about challenging latch situations, low milk supply, or working with mothers who have postpartum complications. Some hospital systems include a brief skills demonstration or ask you to walk through a patient education approach.
Where can I find and apply to lactation consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to lactation consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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