Outpatient Lactation Coordinator / Full-time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Outpatient
Lactation Coordinator is responsible for establishing and
overseeing lactation consultation in the outpatient setting to
CHRISTUS St. Vincent patients. The Outpatient Lactation Program is
intended to provide safe, family-centered patient care by
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating lactation plans
for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the
pumping parent. The program is fully collaborative with the
patient, patient’s family, significant others, and members of the
health care team. The Lactation Coordinator demonstrates
specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in
breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral
member of the Health Care Team, the Lactation Coordinator functions
within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board
of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of
Practice as defined by the professional association, Internal
Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies,
procedures and guidelines of care. Requirements MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of
nursing CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license
required. BLS Required. Completion of International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant Course required. SKILLS: - Understanding of
best practices in newborn and infant feeding - Data informed
program development, management, analysis and reporting - Ability
to collaborate and coordinate with team members from inpatient and
outpatient - Ability to coordinate care with local collaborative
partners - Program development skills - Training, public speaking,
and presentation skills - Word, Excel, Power Point proficient -
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills -
Cultural humility and understanding of intersectional factors of
power and oppression EXPERIENCE: 5 years’ experience providing
lactation support NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to:
ENVIRONMENT: -Bloodborne pathogen: B Multiple simultaneous
activities around patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and
intermittent exposure possible to blood, excrements, odors and
noise. Work area has normal heat, light, and air. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Working hours vary, with flexibility due to
unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Must be able to
handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing/walking. Requires the ability to speak,
listen, develop and communicate written materials.
Keywords: Christus Health, Rio Rancho , Outpatient Lactation Coordinator / Full-time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
