Lactation Consultant

General Summary of Position

Key Responsibilities

Reports to the Director of WHFBC. Renders professional guidance to provide optimum assistance to nursing mothers and their infants to attain a successful nursing relationship. Functions as an adult educator in a variety of settings and with a variety of audiences. The Lactation Consultant functions as a teacher, facilitator and coach and demonstrates expertise in theories, methods and strategies relative to adult learning.

What We Offer

Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment. Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value. Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing required. Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred. Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Current IBCLC certification required

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and contributes to the achievement of established program goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations. Responsible for providing lactation rounds for MedStar St. Mary's Hospital maternity inpatients, to include assessing needs, providing appropriate interventions/services, post hospital follow-up calls and patient outcome documentation. Maintain a telephone warm-line for outpatient breastfeeding mothers and ensuring that all calls are returned within 48 hours. Serve as a resource and maintain good working relationships with internal and external physicians, nurses and clinical professionals working within the OB field. Maintain breast pump rental and sales program. Orient employees returning to work to the hospital pumping program. Coordinate and participate in breastfeeding support groups, related educational programs and community outreach. Facilitate weekly breastfeeding support group, monthly working mother support group. Provide one on one outpatient consultations with parents within scope of practice for IBCLC certification as part of the health care team continuum. Teach prenatal breastfeeding classes, Parents-to-Be classes, and community events as needed. In-service staff to reinforce and update lactation knowledge as needed. Develop and present education lectures for the community. Serve on hospital committees as assigned, such as the Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital Initiative. Actively participates in Quality Improvement Processes as a basis for assisting with the implementation of changes in practice. Responsible for generation of CQI data on breastfeeding.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field. required and Bachelor's degree in Nursing. preferred

Experience

Teaching experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current Maryland RN licensure required and IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Current IBCLC certification required or ability to be certified during the next available testing cycle. required

This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68

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