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Cleveland Clinic

Lactation Consultant

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$41/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required ... Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field OR two years ...

Cleveland Clinic

Lactation Consultant

Cleveland, OH

$41/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) * One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with ... non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with ...

Austintexas

Provides consultative services appropriate for a professional Lactation Consultant that is ... Mentor health professionals including, but not limited to, medical and nursing students, medical ...

TriHealth, Inc.

Lactation Consultant

Wilmington, OH · On-site

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians. Job Responsibilities: * Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in ...

TriHealth

Lactation Consultant

Wilmington, OH · On-site

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians. Job Responsibilities: * Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in ...

TriHealth

Lactation Consultant

Wilmington, OH · On-site

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians. Job Responsibilities: * Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in ...

TriHealth, Inc.

Lactation Consultant

Wilmington, OH · On-site

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians Job Responsibilities: Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in situations ...

TriHealth, Inc.

Lactation Consultant

Wilmington, OH · On-site

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians Job Responsibilities: Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in situations ...

Lima Memorial Health System

RN - 2 South

Lima, OH · On-site

The RN also assists in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes. On call response time within one ...

Lima Memorial Health System

RN - 2 South

Lima, OH · On-site

The RN also assists in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes. On call response time within one ...

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

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for non rn lactation consultant in Ohio is $39.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $47.07 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.

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Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$41/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 910 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This role provides lactation support across all inpatient units and outpatient areas at the Main Campus, as breastfeeding mothers may be located throughout the facility. The Lactation Consultant delivers direct lactation of care, education, and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and their infants. You will also be responsible for completing newborn hearing screenings and submitting metabolic screening samples to the laboratory.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying hours based on patient needs. Typical shift hours fall between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The caregiver must be available to work a total of 48 hours within a 6-week period.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby's dyad's lactation goals and issues.

  • Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother's and infant's feeding issues.

  • Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research and community involvement.

  • Support community outreach, education programs and activities.

  • Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

  • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required within six months of hire

  • One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants

  • Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field OR two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) OR two years of experience as a certified health and wellness educator/instructor

  • Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care

  • Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field

  • Experience counseling breastfeeding families in an inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings


Physical Requirements:

  • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

  • Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

  • Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $41.00

Maximum hourly: $41.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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