Lactation Consultant- Mother/Baby Full Time Days

Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2026

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 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. Schedule : 312 hour shifts that are 7am-7pm. Responsibilities: Provides direct and /or indirect care to a specific case load of patients regardless of geographic location. Receives and assesses referrals from all hospital units. Consults with Nursing Staff to develop, implement and evaluate care plans for those patients and families. Teaches patients and/or families demonstrating unique learning needs in order to promote optimal level of wellness. Initiates and develops teaching guidelines specific to the area of expertise. Develops and conducts internal and external formal educational programs. Teaches staff on a formal and informal basis at the individual unit level. Documents activities in patients medical records. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education. Applies appropriate current theoretical concepts to implement changes in nursing practice within the institution. Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in nursing committees, institutional activates and specialty organizations. Participates in research activities. Interacts with staff nurses, physicians and members of the healthcare team to provide patient care. Qualifications Required: Current Illinois License as a Professional Nurse BSN IBCLC and two years of lactation consultant experience. 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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