Lactation Consultant - CLC Job at MaineHealth, Portland, ME

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  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing

Req #: 63562

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!

  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary

The Lactation Consultant role provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center. Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree
  • License/Certifications: Certification as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice required. Certification by the IBCLC is required within one year of start date. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
  • Experience: Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred.

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in

@mainehealth.org

  • If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to

mhcareers@mainehealth.org

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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