Lactation Consultant/Childbirth Educator

Job Description

Description:

Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in the lives of your community? Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (NWMRMC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lactation Consultant/Childbirth Educator to join our growing healthcare team.

We are seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant/Childbirth Educator to join our dedicated maternal-child health team. This role provides personalized breastfeeding support, delivers childbirth education classes, and works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The RN, IBCLC & Childbirth Educator is a dual-role nursing professional who provides care and education to both inpatient and outpatient obstetric patients, in alignment with Mississippi Medicaid maternity programs, Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards, AWHONN guidelines, and DNV accreditation requirements. This position supports perinatal patients through prenatal education, labor and delivery education, postpartum breastfeeding support, and ongoing care coordination to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta region.

About Us:

At Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing high quality, sustainable healthcare to the citizens of Northwest Mississippi. We believe in a collaborative work environment where each team member plays an integral role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients.

Why Join Us?

Mission-Driven Work: Support a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, and more.

Positive Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals in a supportive setting.Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide inpatient and outpatient lactation consultation in accordance with BFHI and IBCLC standards

Facilitate childbirth and prenatal education classes for patients, including those covered by Mississippi Medicaid

Educate expectant families about labor, birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care

Deliver nursing care to obstetric patients within scope of practice and AWHONN standards

Support quality improvement initiatives aligned with DNV, Medicaid, and BFHI benchmarks

Collaborate with case managers, physicians, nurses, and community programs to ensure continuity of care

Maintain up-to-date documentation and records for audits, program compliance, and patient care

Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing and ancillary staff on lactation and perinatal education topics

Promote exclusive breastfeeding and safe newborn practices through family-centered care

Qualifications:

Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

Licensure/Certifications:

Current Mississippi RN or Compact License in good standing.

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – Required

Certified Childbirth Educator (e.g., ICEA, Lamaze, or equivalent), or commitment to obtain within 6 months of hire

Current BLS certification – Required

Current NRP certification – Required within 6 months of hire

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of recent experience in perinatal nursing, maternal-child health, or lactation support.

Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient care settings preferred.

Experience with Medicaid populations and community outreach preferred.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement plan options

Generous personal time off (PTO) pay schedule

Supportive, friendly work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth

The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of our patients

Be a Part of Something Bigger!

At NWMRMC, we believe in our mission to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a role that truly makes a difference, don't wait-take the next step in your career today. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (NWMRMC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-time