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Non Rn Lactation Consultant Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Lactation Consultant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$32.76 - $57.47/hr

... a lactation consultant [Preferred] * Current research information regarding Breastfeeding ... Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Certified ...

Lactation Consultant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$32.76 - $57.47/hr

... a lactation consultant [Preferred] * Current research information regarding Breastfeeding ... Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Certified ...

Lactation Consultant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$32.76 - $57.47/hr

... a lactation consultant [Preferred] * Current research information regarding Breastfeeding ... Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Certified ...

Lactation Consultant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$33.08 - $58.04/hr

... a lactation consultant [Preferred] * Current research information regarding Breastfeeding ... Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Certified ...

... a lactation consultant [Preferred] * Current research information regarding Breastfeeding ... Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Certified ...

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How much do non rn lactation consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for non rn lactation consultant in Florida is $31.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.92 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a non RN lactation consultant?

A Non RN Lactation Consultant is a professional who specializes in supporting and educating breastfeeding mothers, but does not hold a registered nurse (RN) license. These consultants are often certified by organizations such as the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) or may hold other lactation credentials. They provide guidance on breastfeeding techniques, address common lactation issues, and help families achieve their feeding goals. Non RN Lactation Consultants can work in hospitals, clinics, community settings, or private practice.

What does a non RN lactation consultant do?

A non-RN lactation consultant helps mothers and babies with breastfeeding issues. As a lactation consultant, you can work in hospitals, public health departments, lactation clinics, and private practices. Your responsibilities include helping mothers with breastfeeding challenges, such as latching difficulties, and milk production concerns, teaching milk expression practices, and providing emotional support. Your duties include communicating with mothers, helping to educate families on breastfeeding practices and benefits, and keeping current with emerging research and best practices. You provide referrals to medical services for families in need and recommend courses of treatment to ensure breastfeeding success. Depending on your education and background, you may assist with nutritional and medical concerns.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a non RN lactation consultant?

To thrive as a Non-RN Lactation Consultant, you need specialized knowledge in lactation management, completion of an accredited lactation consultant program, and typically certification such as IBCLC. Familiarity with breastfeeding assessment tools, patient documentation systems, and maternal-infant health protocols is important. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to educate and support diverse families make someone excel in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for providing evidence-based breastfeeding support, promoting infant health, and fostering positive client relationships.

How do non RN lactation consultants typically collaborate with medical staff and new parents in a hospital setting?

Non-RN Lactation Consultants work closely with both medical staff and new parents, providing education and hands-on support for breastfeeding. They often collaborate with nurses, pediatricians, and obstetricians to address feeding concerns and ensure continuity of care. While they do not perform clinical nursing tasks, they focus on counseling, developing feeding plans, and facilitating communication between families and healthcare teams. This collaborative approach helps ensure that lactation support is integrated into the overall care plan.

What is the difference between Non Rn Lactation Consultant vs Certified Lactation Consultant?

AspectNon Rn Lactation ConsultantCertified Lactation Consultant
CredentialsVaries; may include non-nursing certifications or trainingRequires IBCLC certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community centersHospitals, private practice, community settings
Industry UsageUsed in diverse health and wellness settingsStandard credential for lactation consulting
Search IntentComparison with other lactation rolesProfessional certification details

Non Rn Lactation Consultants often have varied certifications and work in similar environments as Certified Lactation Consultants, but lack the IBCLC credential. Certified Lactation Consultants are recognized professionals with specific certification, ensuring standardized expertise in lactation support.

What are the most commonly searched types of Non Rn Lactation Consultant jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Non Rn Lactation Consultant jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Non Rn Lactation Consultant jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Non Rn Lactation Consultant job openings:

Infographic showing various Non Rn Lactation Consultant job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,588 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

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Job Summary


We are seeking a dynamic Lactation Consultant to join our team. We need a compassionate and reliable RN to provide care and treatment to obstetric patients in our patient centered care model. In this role you will be required to make clinical assessments of situations and manage treatment autonomously. You would be part of a phenomenal team that works hard to support each other while providing excellent care to our patients in a collaborative manner.


WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE:


  • Provides skilled direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants
  • Promotes breastfeeding
  • Assists with facilitating change within the clinical setting using evidence-based care management
  • Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team
  • Ensure effective care and use of time, supplies, and equipment
  • Educate patients while providing patients and their families with support throughout their stay

Requirements:


  • Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
  • BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start
  • 1 year of RN experience in lactation support is required
  • BSN is preferred
  • Experience in NICU Preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Lactation Consultant opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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