Lactation Consultant / RN/IBCLC

1w1 week ago

Partum Health

Houston, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $110,000

About this role

Partum Health seeks an RN/IBCLC to provide personalized evidence-based lactation consultations to prenatal and postnatal clients. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of maternal health experts including physical therapists, mental health therapists, nutritionists, doulas, and care coordinators. This realizes Partum Health’s whole person care model for growing families.

Deliver clinical care supporting the parent-infant breastfeeding dyad in antepartum and postpartum periods. Evaluate, diagnose, counsel, educate, and treat patients through telehealth and in-home appointments. Provide lactation and infant feeding support in both settings.

Join a fast-growing passionate team focused on advancing women’s health for mothers, babies, and families. Work in collaboration with dedicated care coordinators and other experts. This contractor role offers flexibility for home visits within the Houston Metro Region.

Set your own hours and grow with our innovative team. Excitement to build a model supporting growing families. Commitment to exceptional evidence-based care and great clinical outcomes.

Requirements

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with maintenance of Board Certification per IBCLE requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) with maintenance of Board Certification and State Licensure in good standing
Maintenance of State Licensure in good standing, if required by the State
1+ year in a patient facing role, ideally delivering lactation support to patients
Commit to a minimum of 10 hours/month in a telehealth and in-home setting
Ability to carry professional liability insurance covering care provided
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication skills and excellent bedside manner
Flexibility to provide home visits within the Houston Metro Region

Responsibilities

Provide lactation/infant feeding support via telehealth and in-person, in-home care
Facilitate breast/chestfeeding support for Partum Health’s clients
Promote breast/chestfeeding and assist parents in reaching their own breast/chestfeeding goals
Review, update and evaluate suitable educational materials to facilitate understanding
Adjust teaching to meet patient and family needs including language and literacy level
Document patient education and progress in accordance with practice standards within HIPAA compliant EHR
Communicate via HIPAA compliant chat with patients as needed
Provide materials necessary to promote successful breastfeeding such as nipple shields and needle-free syringes