Lactation Consultant / RN/IBCLC

1w1 week ago

Partum Health

Chicago, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $120,000

About this role

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

Deliver clinical care supporting the parent-infant breastfeeding dyad in both antepartum and postpartum periods. Evaluate, diagnose, counsel, educate, and treat patients in the Chicago region through telehealth and in-home appointments. Join a fast-growing passionate team focused on advancing women’s health for mothers, babies, and families.

Provide lactation and infant feeding support via telehealth and in-person in-home care. Facilitate breast/chestfeeding support, promote breastfeeding goals, and adjust teaching to meet patient and family needs including language and literacy levels. Document in HIPAA compliant EHR and communicate via secure chat as needed.

This contractor role offers flexibility to set your own hours and grow with the team. Currently seeking RN/IBCLCs with flexibility for home visits within Chicago. Ensure world-class clinical care and patient experience according to ethical and professional standards.

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 coordinate with Partum Health staff and clients to schedule in a timely manner
Ability to carry professional liability insurance covering care provided
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication skills and excellent bedside manner

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