Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant

Hourly Wage Estimate

$36.50 - $53.25 per hour (typical range for candidates hired).

The Lactation Specialist demonstrates advanced breastfeeding knowledge and skills in the care of families and newborns. Each breastfeeding consultation requires specialized skills. The delivery of care is based on age‑appropriate criteria and considers the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of the family and newborn. The Lactation Specialist coordinates lactation services in the hospital, provides inpatient consultation and telephone follow‑up, and serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate nursing licensure. Current BLS Certification through AHA or ARC within 30 days and NRP required within 120 days. IBCLC certification is preferred.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Completion of a certified lactation program.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2–3 years clinical experience in perinatal nursing, including work with breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
  Demonstrates good organizational skills, provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at SMC, and has knowledge of lactation anatomy and physiology, nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, management of breastfeeding problems, psychosocial aspects of lactation, treatment modalities, and the ability to incorporate these factors into the nursing process. Displays appropriate judgment and problem‑solving skills and communicates positively and professionally, both written and verbal, with all internal and external customers.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.