Lactation Care Lead - RN IBCLC Specialist

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Lactation Consultant to coordinate lactation care within a neonatal/perinatal unit. The role entails educating patients, families, and staff, serving as a clinical resource, and leading lactation-related initiatives to improve care quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing with RN licensure in Maryland and 1-2 years of RN experience, including lactation experience; IBCLC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• 1-2 years RN experience required; 2 years breastfeeding experience preferred.
• RN licensure in the state jurisdiction required; IBCLC certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the efforts of the health care team in a specialized area and initiates plans of care.
• Provides education to patient, family and staff; acts as lactation care expert.
• Maintains knowledge of newborn nursing physiology and lactation management.
• Leads and participates in committees and quality improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Lactation Consultant to coordinate lactation care within a neonatal/perinatal unit. The role entails educating patients, families, and staff, serving as a clinical resource, and leading lactation-related initiatives to improve care quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing with RN licensure in Maryland and 1-2 years of RN experience, including lactation experience; IBCLC is preferred.