Lactation Consultant (RN), M&B, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Lactation Consultant RN to provide lactation management services for expectant and new parents. You will independently coordinate patient care within the clinical specialty and support strategies to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and colleagues, with accountability to peers and the nurse manager for your performance.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN licensure is required.
• Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents.
• Independently provides and coordinates care for patients within the clinical specialty.
• Supports development of strategies to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Maryland RN Licensure

IBCLC Certification

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

Evenings - 3pm 11pm

Job Summary

Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Independently provides and 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.

Work Experience Qualifications

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