**STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:** The Lactation Consultant serves as the hospital expert resource on human lactation. The focus is to facilitate the development and maintenance of skills necessary to ensure optimal care of the breastfeeding couplet. The Lactation Consultant is responsible for identifying and correcting lactation problems; may plan and lead breastfeeding classes for expecting mothers; advises physicians and healthcare providers on lactation problems experienced by patients; responsible for staff education related to lactation support for mother. **BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:** **Education / License / Certifications:** + Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee or compact state as a Registered Nurse and in good standing + International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or currently enrolled in certification program (must obtain certification within 12 months of hire) + BLS Certification required NRP certification required within 6 months of hire or placement + STABLE **Ex** **p** **e** **r** **ience / Skills:** + A minimum of three years of experience working with both mothers and newborns. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.