Lactation Consultant (RN), M&B, PRN, Evenings

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide and coordinate lactation care for expectant and new parents within the clinical specialty. You will work to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with services, and cost effectiveness on the unit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and colleagues, with accountability to peers for advancing group practice and to the nurse manager for overall performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maryland RN Licensure

IBCLC Certification

BLS

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Computer systems literacy

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 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