Lactation Consultant - Easton Birthing Center

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington • Easton, MD

372d • $34 - $47

About The Position

The position involves providing lactation management to expectant and new parents in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The role supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership. Responsibilities include planning, teaching, and evaluating classes for breastfeeding mothers, selecting appropriate breastfeeding supplies, conducting daily bedside lactation rounds, and consulting with mothers experiencing breastfeeding issues. The position also requires coordinating individualized care plans, assessing client progress, and delivering lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients. Additionally, the role involves leading and developing lactation programs, conducting quality assurance programs, and collecting health data regarding clients. The candidate will also assist in cesarean sections and provide initial newborn care based on unit needs, support professional growth, and conduct in-service education for staff.

Requirements

• Active RN license to practice in the state of Maryland required.
• Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
• Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.
• Previous three years of experience in the specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Lactation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, teaching, and evaluation classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
• Selects appropriate breastfeeding supplies for patient use and conducts daily bedside lactation rounds and consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Coordinates a comprehensive individualized plan of care for the client, significant other, and healthcare provider to obtain expected outcomes.
• Determines both the client's progress towards the attainment of expected outcomes and the effectiveness of nursing care.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead, organize and develop lactation programs and conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Systematically and continually collects data regarding the health status of the client and communicates it to appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team.
• Demonstrates ability in planning, delegation, and coordination of work group activities essential for the provision of quality nursing care.
• May assist in backing up cesarean sections and providing initial newborn care based on unit census and acuity.
• Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Offers support and feedback to peers and staff, applying principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and colleagues.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for the staff.
• Supports Shared Leadership and encourages staff participation on unit-based teams.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $34.50 - $47.39

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed