Parent Education and Lactation Coordinator

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Where Every Birth Has a Story-and You're Part of It We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse with IBCLC certification to work as a Lactation Services & Parent Education Coordinator. This role partners closely with the Manager of Postpartum/OB Services and plays a key role in advancing quality, education, and patient-centered maternity care. Position Overview Reporting to the Manager of Postpartum, OB Services, this RN serves as a clinical and operational leader for Lactation Services and Parent Education. The role functions as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners, leads quality improvement initiatives, and ensures evidence-based, compliant, and high-quality care delivery across OB Services. Leadership & Team Support Support interviewing, onboarding, orientation, and training of new team members Provide mentorship and real-time coaching at the unit and department level Partner with management on staff feedback, issue escalation, and annual evaluations Coordinate staff scheduling and verify timekeeping (Kronos) Education & Professional Development Provide ongoing education to nursing staff, students, midwives, and OB providers Collaborate with the OB Educator on staff development initiatives Present and participate in monthly Postpartum, Lactation, and Parent Education meetings Clinical Practice Provide inpatient and outpatient lactation consultations and advice calls as needed Serve as a clinical expert and resource for lactation and parent education services Program & Quality Oversight Lead and manage projects supporting OB Nursing Leadership priorities Monitor effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery using data-driven outcomes Develop, recommend, and monitor process improvements and redesign initiatives Support annual patient care guideline review and quality improvement efforts Collaboration & Compliance Act as liaison to key departments including L&D, Postpartum, WETU, Quality, PCS, Professional Development, and Nursing Research Serve on or liaise with OB clinical committees and the Perinatal Committee Implement and track CHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices) requirements Ensure adherence to system policies, regulatory standards, and applicable laws Parent Education & Community Presence Oversee parent education programs, curriculum, registration, and inpatient education support Maintain public-facing content including website and social media in partnership with Marketing & Communications THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Certification and continuing education reimbursement 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Life insurance First time homebuyer program Free money coach advice from a certified professional Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Required Qualifications Active RN License IBCLC certification Minimum 3 years of experience in lactation nursing BSN Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required) Certifications: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant ExaminersInternational Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

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