Lactation Consultant jobs in Allentown, PA

Lactation Consultant provides lactation support and education to patients and families. May plan and lead breastfeeding classes for expecting mothers. Being a Lactation Consultant is responsible for identifying and correcting lactation problems, and advising physicians and healthcare providers on lactation problems experienced by patients. Requires an associate degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Lactation Consultant requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Lactation Consultant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Lactation Consultant
  • Grand View Health
  • Sellersville, PA FULL_TIME

  • Schedule: Full Time, Days - Combination of 6- & 8-hour shifts with some weekend coverage to equal 36 hours per week or 72 hours per pay period.


    Responsibilities

    The Lactation Consultant promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding while recognizing that breastfeeding is an individual decision.

    Essential Functions:
    • Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
    • Conducts bedside lactation rounds.
    • Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
    • Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
    • Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding inpatients.
    • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Able to collect, organize and summarize data related to breastfeeding activities.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage and develop lactation programs and ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills required.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • High school diploma/GED required.
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing and over 1 to 3 years of experience in maternal child health nursing preferred, or Master's degree in Health & Wellness with a concentration in lactation consulting and over 1 to 3 years of experience in maternal-child health nursing preferred.

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
    • Lactation Consultant, IBCLC-certified upon hire, required.

    BENEFITS:
    • Medical, free dental, vision insurance for full time and part time
    • 403B
    • Pension plan
    • On-site discounted child care center
    • Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per year
    • Free life insurance
    • Free parking
    • Paid time off
    • Sick time
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • Employee referral bonus
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Lactation Consultant - Maternity
  • Grand View Hospital
  • Sellersville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities The Lactation Consultant promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding while recognizing that breastfeeding is an individual decision.Essential Functions: Creates a milieu that promot...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Leasing Consultant
  • Rp Management Inc
  • Whitehall, PA FULL_TIME
  • Growth oriented company is seeking a leasing consultant for our Reading apartment community. Qualified candidates must have experience in marketing and leasing apartment properties. In addition, the r...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Behavioral Consultant
  • Sevita
  • Slatington, PA PART_TIME
  • Explore Numerous Nearby Locations for Your Convenience!Schedule an Interview First - Apply Afterwards DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has th...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Behavior Consultant
  • Holcomb Brand
  • Easton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allo...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Sales Consultant
  • Moore LLC
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Shift:8:30am-4:30pmMonday to FridayWe are fastest growing staffing firm and are hiring staffing firm sales professional to join our winning team. We are seeking goal-driven, team players who is self-m...
  • 3 Days Ago
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RN (Personal Care/Assisted Living)
  • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
  • Allentown, PA
  • Luther Crest, A Diakon Lutheran Senior Living Community # Located in Allentown with easy access to Route#78, Route#22 an...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Licensed Therapist (LCSW or LPC Required) Behavioral Health Specialist - Bethlehem & Allentown - Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Oak Street Health Inc.
  • Allentown, PA
  • Company: Oak Street Health Title: Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW) Clinical Licensed Therapist Role Description: The ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Star Community Health
  • St Luke's University Health Network
  • Allentown, PA
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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LPN/LVN School
  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Allentown, PA
  • Position Description: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and acco...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.
  • CSL Behring LTD
  • Allentown, PA
  • Job Description Summary Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. Administr...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Customer Care Specialist (Remote)
  • Grande | RCN | Wave
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • Start an Exciting New Career at Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, where it is our mission to take care of our customers ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Private Client Financial Advisor-Blue Bell PA
  • Citizens
  • Blue Bell, PA
  • Description At Citizens, tailored advice, personalized experiences, and innovative ideas, products, and solutions, are c...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Private Client Financial Advisor - Richboro, PA
  • Citizens
  • Richboro, PA
  • Description At Citizens, tailored advice, personalized experiences, and innovative ideas, products, and solutions, are c...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Lactation Consultant jobs
$84,231 to $105,085
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Lactation Consultant do?

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Lactation consultants are support persons for new mothers that are beginning their breastfeeding journey.
December 24, 2019
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Lactation Consultants typically interact with patients in a role similar to nurse practitioners, as advanced practice clinicians.
November 30, 2019
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There are so many situations in which a breastfeeding mother (or a mother-to-be) will need a lactation consultant.
November 26, 2019
Childbirth educators, midwives, nurses, obstetricians, and pediatricians usually know experienced lactation consultants.
December 24, 2019