Lactation Consultant- Mother/Baby Unit- FT- Days @ LHAAMC

The role

The Lactation Consultant conducts daily bedside lactation rounds and consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems. This role involves developing breastfeeding plans of care and providing education to patients, families, staff, and students.

What you will do

• Conduct bedside lactation rounds daily
• Consult with mothers having breastfeeding problems
• Assess patients and families to identify learning needs
• Develop and individualize breastfeeding plans of care
• Evaluate the effectiveness of breastfeeding plans of care
• Participate in lactation and maternal-child health service decision-making
• Select breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and rental
• Oversee breast pump rentals and retail sales
• Plan and conduct in-service education for staff and students
• Oversee the financial performance of lactation services

Required qualifications

• Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws
• Current licensure as a registered nurse by Maryland Board of Nursing or current graduate of Medical School
• International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) certification
• Registered Nurse license (for RN applicants)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health is the employer for this position.