Lactation Consultant (RN), M&B, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Lactation Consultant in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This role involves providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents, coordinating care within the clinical specialty, and supporting strategies to improve patient outcomes. Candidates must have Maryland RN Licensure, certification as a lactation consultant, and an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Excellent communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN Licensure required.
• Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation management services to expectant and new parents.
• Coordinate care provided to patients within the clinical specialty.
• Support the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to learn computer systems

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Requirements

Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Independently coordinates care provided to patients within the clinical specialty. Supports the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with services and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care, is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

Job Summary

Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Independently coordinates care provided to patients within the clinical specialty. Supports the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with services and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care, is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Maryland RN Licensure required
• Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• BLS (Required)
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills