Registered Nurse Lactation
About The Position
Deliver personalized, evidence-based lactation care to help mothers and infants meet their individual feeding goals from birth through discharge. Empower patients and families by demonstrating proper techniques and educating them on the lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding. Serve as the clinical lactation expert and mentor for staff nurses and physicians to elevate the overall standard of infant care across the unit. Design standardized patient teaching plans that ensure consistent, high-quality educational resources for every growing family. Drive clinical improvement initiatives by tracking feeding outcomes and refining care protocols based on real-time data.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire
Nice To Haves
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
- Certification specializing in Lactation credentialed from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, evidence-based lactation care to help mothers and infants meet their individual feeding goals from birth through discharge.
- Empower patients and families by demonstrating proper techniques and educating them on the lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding.
- Serve as the clinical lactation expert and mentor for staff nurses and physicians to elevate the overall standard of infant care across the unit.
- Design standardized patient teaching plans that ensure consistent, high-quality educational resources for every growing family.
- Drive clinical improvement initiatives by tracking feeding outcomes and refining care protocols based on real-time data.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
