Outpatient Lactation Coordinator Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics/ Per-Diem
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Description 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 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, Santa Fe , Outpatient Lactation Coordinator Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics/ Per-Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
