Lactation Coordinator RN

Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 AM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Lactation Coordinator Lead demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills, and provides guidance to the Lactation team within the Rush Womenu2019s and Childrenu2019s department. This role will also provide leadership in the orientation and mentoring of all lactation staff. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures as well as regulatory readiness. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022Bacheloru2019s degree u2022Current Illinois nursing license u2022Three years of related work experience u2022Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification u2022Certification as an IBCLC, including acquisition of CERPs or re-examination, as appropriate Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022Masteru2019s degree Competencies: u2022Ability to communicate and work effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. u2022Ability to work collaboratively with Lactation team, Rush NICU physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare providers. u2022Ability to work efficiently, complete assignments independently, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. u2022Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of the lactation team Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities: u2022 Demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills by consistently identifying, assessing, and solving issues within scope of practice; demonstrates expert clinical judgment in complicated lactation/human milk scenarios u2022 Oversee the receipt, transport, and handling of donor milk and Prolacta u2022 Ensures donor milk is being handled safely, accurately, with use of sterile technique, and is conserved to the greatest extent. u2022 Implement strategies and work in collaboration with the Womenu2019s and Childrenu2019s leadership to achieve optimal breastfeeding outcomes for parents within the department. u2022 Develop and identifies new approaches to clinical challenges and methods to solve u2022 Develop new and update lactation written materials, policies, and procedures u2022 Develop plans with the Unit Director to meet unit educational needs of all members of the team; provides accurate education on current lactation practices and updates on research-based information to staff on a regular basis u2022 Manages the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program u2022 Assumes primary responsibility for the safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed u2022 Assists with evaluating procedures, developing, and implementing the safety handling of milk u2022 Plan the weekly Mothers' Milk Clubu00ae meeting by identifying and planning discussion topics for mothers such as research articles and handouts for distribution at the meeting u2022 Manage initiatives for that provide insight and research u2022 Identifies ongoing educational needs for lactation staff. u2022 Serve as a representative for the Rush Mothers' Milk Club in its relationships with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk u2022 Provides lactation care for families in 8A, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate u2022 Demonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of an individual breastfeeding management plan for mothers with complications that necessitate hospitalization in clinical areas. u2022 Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers in these clinical units (e.g., medical/surgical/cardiac ICU) with respect to a mother who is providing milk for their infant u2022 Serve as a leader in the human donor milk program in the NICU u2022 Oversight of regulatory readiness. u2022 Oversees workflow for handling and preparation of feedings done by the NICU Milk Technicians u2022 Oversight of quality initiatives. u2022 Develop ongoing education for staff within Womenu2019s and Childrenu2019s department Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Lactation Coordinator RN Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 22018

Created: 2025-12-05