Lactation Care Specialist & Educator

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore seeks a Nursing Manager for Lactation Services to oversee care for breastfeeding patients, collaborating with physicians and health team members, and to serve as a primary care provider in this specialty.

The role plans, implements and evaluates education programs, supervises clinical staff, and ensures high-quality patient outcomes through evidence-based lactation support.

Qualifications

• Must hold nursing licensure in Maryland (RN).
• IBCLC certification is required for this position.
• Healthcare Provider CPR (biennial) is required.
• Two years of full-time (or equivalent) directly related clinical breastfeeding experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing management and evaluation of care for breastfed patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team members as a primary care provider in this specialty.
• Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs related to breastfeeding.
• Assess patient needs and plan interventions to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Lactation theory knowledge

Written and spoken communication

Computers & productivity apps

Instruct and support patients

Assess patients and plan interventions

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore seeks a Nursing Manager for Lactation Services to oversee care for breastfeeding patients, collaborating with physicians and health team members, and to serve as a primary care provider in this specialty.

The role plans, implements and evaluates education programs, supervises clinical staff, and ensures high-quality patient outcomes through evidence-based lactation support.