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UNC Health Care lists this Lactation Consultant - Rex Lactation opportunity in raleigh, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Now Hiring: Lactation Consultant
Are you a certified IBCLC with a passion for supporting families on their feeding journeys?
Join our respected Lactation Consultant team, where your expertise will truly make a difference. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, trusted by our nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, and NICU teams.
🤝 About Our Team
The Perinatal Services Department at UNC Health REX is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to comprehensive family support. Our team includes:
‍ Lactation Consultants
Perinatal Educators
Birth Certificate Registrars
đźš— Certified Car Seat Technicians
🧪 Newborn Screening Coordinator
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of the lactation team, you will:
Provide compassionate, in-patient care that helps families confidently begin and continue breastfeeding
Work at the top of your certification while enjoying a healthy work-life balance
Collaborate with experienced, supportive colleagues who are committed to professional growth and shared learning
Where You’ll Work:
You’ll serve families at UNC Rex Raleigh, providing lactation care across:
Postpartum units
Labor & Delivery
NICU
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking a certified IBCLC who is:
Passionate about family education and infant feeding support
Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented
Skilled in clinical assessment and culturally inclusive care
Eager to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives—one family at a time.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Summary
The Lactation Consultant provides clinical assessment, care, education, and support to breastfeeding mothers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role collaborates closely with nursing and medical staff to ensure optimal care for both the breastfeeding mother and infant.
Responsibilities
Breastfeeding Assessment & SupportEvaluate breastfeeding effectiveness and provide appropriate interventions and education to prevent or address feeding challenges.
Support for Non-Breastfeeding InfantsAssist mothers of infants unable to breastfeed in establishing and maintaining milk supply, including proper storage and handling of expressed milk.
Collaborative CareWork with primary care providers and healthcare teams to implement feeding interventions tailored to the medical needs of the infant and/or mother.
Education & TrainingDeliver breastfeeding education to patients, hospital staff, and community partners. Participate in ongoing training and outreach efforts.
Post-Discharge SupportOffer continued breastfeeding support after discharge through phone consultations, in-person follow-ups, and coordination with outpatient care providers.
Job Summary:
Provides clinical assessment, care, support and education to breastfeeding mothers within both the inpatient and outpatient setting, and collaborate with nursing and medical staff regarding the care of the breastfeeding mother and baby.
Description of Job Responsibilities:
Assesses the adequacy of breastfeeding and provides interventions and education as necessary for correction and/or prevention of feeding problems for breastfeeding babies and mothers.
Assists mothers of infants who cannot breastfeed to establish and maintain a milk supply and store their milk appropriately.
Collaborates with the infant's or mother's primary care provider and hospital or clinic staff as needed to implement feeding interventions to meet the infant's and/or mother's medical needs.
Provides education and training regarding breastfeeding to patients, hospital staff and regional areas.
Provides post discharge support of breastfeeding for patients through telephone consultation, clinical visits, and consultation with the primary care provider of the mother or infant.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
Associate's degree
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE).
BLS certification as of date of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Six (6) months of experience in breastfeeding and lactation support is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Lactation
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Salary Range: $24.98 - $31.23 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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