RN LACTATION CONSULTANT
About the role
Supporting new parents by providing evidence-based education, hands-on assistance, and compassionate guidance to promote successful breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized lactation assessment, education, and hands-on support to breastfeeding parents and infants.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to develop and implement individualized feeding plans.
- Document consultations, track outcomes, and ensure care aligns with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
- Provides lactation management competency training for new staff and students, with ongoing education for physicians and interdisciplinary patient care teams.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred
- Licensure: Maryland Registered Nurse License
- Certification: American Heart Association BLS Certification, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years recent RN experience in maternal newborn care required
Benefits
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.