RN Lactation Consultant (Part Time 20 Hours), West Penn Hospital

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RN Lactation Consultant (Part Time 20 Hours), West Penn Hospital

Nursing

4800 Friendship Ave North Tower, Pittsburgh PA 15224, United States

Part Time

09/25/2026

J287555

AH-102029EH - RN Lactation Consultant / Part-time (Hourly) / SEIU - I

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RN Lactation Consultant (Part Time 20 Hours), West Penn Hospital

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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This role is part-time 20 hours per week and scheduling will be based upon departmental needs and coordination.

WEST PENN HOSPITAL:

West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). They are nationally recognized for their burn care, and the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. They are also ranked in the nation"s top-50 hospitals for OB-GYN care by the US News and World Report.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides expert care in lactation management according to the International Lactation Consultant Association and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Standards of Practice. Serves as an expert consultant to nursing staff, physicians and other health care workers in the management of complex breastfeeding for the mother/infant dyad. Educates expectant and new parents in various aspects of breastfeeding management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practices autonomously to provide expert lactation care and clinical management for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding dyads. (40%)
• Provides education and consultation to patients and health care team members using evidence based practice standards. (20%)
• Assists with daily operations of the retail lactation center and monitors breastfeeding equipment within the hospital. (15%)
• Participates in marketing activities related to Lactation Services. (5%)
• Contributes to the achievement of divisional and organizational goals.(10%)
• May contribute to the development and presentation of lactation programs and policies based on facility requirements. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

• International Board Certification as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Preferred

• BA/BS Degree
• 3 years experience in clinical obstetrics and/or birthing center
• Previous experience as an IBCLC

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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