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How much do lactation rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for lactation rn in Oregon is $43.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.01 and $52.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lactation Rn vs Pediatric Nurse?

AspectLactation RnPediatric Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, Lactation Consultant certificationRegistered Nurse (RN) license, Pediatric Nursing certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, breastfeeding support centersHospitals, pediatric clinics, schools
Industry UsageMaternal and child health, breastfeeding supportPediatric healthcare, child development

Both Lactation Rns and Pediatric Nurses are registered nurses working in child-related healthcare settings. Lactation Rns specialize in breastfeeding support and maternal health, often working with new mothers, while Pediatric Nurses focus on overall child health and development. The main difference lies in their specialized training and focus areas, though both roles require RN licensure and are vital in pediatric healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lactation RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lactation RN, you need a registered nursing license with specialized training or certification in lactation consulting, such as the IBCLC credential. Familiarity with breastfeeding assessment tools, electronic health records, and patient education materials is important. Compassion, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication help build trust and support with new mothers and families. These skills ensure mothers receive accurate guidance and emotional support, leading to positive breastfeeding experiences and improved infant health outcomes.

What are Lactation RNs?

Lactation RNs, or Lactation Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who support and educate new mothers about breastfeeding and lactation. They assess both mother and baby to ensure proper latching and milk transfer, address concerns such as sore nipples or low milk supply, and provide guidance on breast pumping and storage. Lactation RNs often work in hospitals, birthing centers, or community health settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to promote successful breastfeeding and infant health.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Lactation RN in a hospital setting?

A Lactation RN typically provides direct support and education to new mothers and families about breastfeeding techniques, addresses common breastfeeding challenges, and monitors infant growth and feeding patterns. The role often involves collaborating closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for both mother and baby. Lactation RNs may also develop care plans, document assessments, and lead group classes or one-on-one consultations, making every day varied and rewarding.
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Infographic showing various Lactation Rn job openings in Oregon as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 74% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,381 per year, or $43.9 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) - LDRP

Registered Nurse (RN) - LDRP

Samaritan Health Services

Lincoln City, OR • On-site

$53.34 - $81.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Samaritan Health Services rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

293rd of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The LDRP team offers labor, delivery and recovery including post partum and newborn care by a highly trained team of nurses and medical staff in a family centered caring and medically safe environment. All sites are trained in GYN surgical care.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • NLH LDRP:
      • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
      • NRP and STABLE required within six (6) months of hire.
    • NLH Labor and Delivery:
      • Basic Fetal Monitoring skills required.
      • Previous experience in Labor and Delivery preferred. Will train qualified RN with Perinatal experience.
    • NLH Postpartum Gynecological Unit:
      • Previous Perinatal nursing experience preferred.
    • NLH Nursery:
      • Experience in stabilization of the newborn preferred.
      • One (1) year experience as general duty nurse with emphasis on adult and/or pediatric nursing preferred.
      • Previous experience in stabilization of the high risk neonate preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
    • NLH LDRP All: Ability to function effectively in crisis situations. Possess critical, independent thinking skills. Basic knowledge of lactation.
    • NLH LDRP - Labor and Delivery: Knowledge of the physical and psychological changes of pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period for the mother and her neonate. Ability to initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the family during the immediate newborn period, accepts responsibility for actions. Possess assessment skills specific to the high risk pregnancy. Ability to initiate an intravenous line. Basic knowledge of pharmacodynamics of anesthesia and analgesia.
    • NLH LDRP - Nursery: Knowledge of the physical and psychological changes of the neonate immediately after birth, and during the newborn period. Ability to initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the family during the immediate newborn period. Possess assessment skills specific to the high risk neonate.
    • NLH LDRP - Postpartum Gynecological Unit: Knowledge of the physical and psychological changes of pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period for the mother and her neonate. Ability to initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the family after delivery. Knowledge of the physical and psychological changes of the Gynecologic patient. Ability to initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the surgical patient.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      KNEEL (on knees)
      SIT
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
      SQUAT Repetitive
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      REACH - Upward
      PULL (20-40 pounds force)
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      STAND
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      REACH - Forward
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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