Lactation Consultant RN-Perinatal Full Time Rotating
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Palos Heights
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description At
Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference
in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is
what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an
integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our
quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the
Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing
competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan
forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is
to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for
better?Job Description The Lactation Consultant RN reflects the
mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s
Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with
all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other
regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: A
clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who
participates and assists in evaluating and improving nursing care
of breast-feeding patients. Consults with nursing, medical staff
and other disciplines to achieve this goal. Teaches and
demonstrates specific nursing care techniques related to the
breast-feeding patient. Assists in the development of nursing care
procedures for the breast-feeding patient. Effectively interacts
with patient, significant others, and other health team members,
while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
Assessment - collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's
health or situation. Diagnosis - analyzes the assessment data to
determine the diagnosis or issues. Outcomes Identification -
identifies expected outcomes for plan individualized to the patient
or situation. Planning - develops a plan that prescribes strategies
or alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation -
implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and
employs education strategies to promote health and a safe
environment. Evaluation - evaluates progress toward attainment of
outcomes. Collaboration - Collaborates with patient, family, and
others in the conduct of nursing practice. Creates a documented
plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and
delivery of services that indicates communications with patients,
families, and others. Considers factors related to safety,
effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and
delivery of nursing services when choosing practice options that
would result in the same expected outcome. Integrates research
findings into practice. Utilizes the best available evidence,
including research findings to guide practice decisions
Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Nursing Registered Nurse in
the State of Illinois CPR - Basic Life Support Certification by the
International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Current
experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within
past two years) Preferred: One year experience in pertinent
clinical specialty Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is
an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not
discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex,
race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran
status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected
status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a
background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team
members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a
position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization
and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to
run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case
basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including
the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial
Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be
used in some portions of the candidate review process for this
position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a
person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide
employees with tools and resources to improve their physical,
emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for
unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn
more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who
left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the
sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking
their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible
depending upon the job family.
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