Lactation Counselor & Postpartum Care Educator

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

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Nursing Manager to oversee the lactation care provided to breastfeeding patients. You will function as a primary care partner with physicians and the health team, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs related to breastfeeding.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN licensure, and IBCLC certification, plus 2 years of related lactation clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• 2 years full-time equivalent clinical lactation experience.
• Current RN license in Maryland.
• IBCLC certification required.
• Healthcare Provider CPR (biennial).
• Ability to instruct and support patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing management and evaluation of care for breastfeeding participants.
• Functions as a primary care provider in collaboration with physicians and health team members.
• Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs related to breastfeeding.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Patient education

Patient assessment

Interventions planning

Outcome evaluation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Nursing Manager to oversee the lactation care provided to breastfeeding patients. You will function as a primary care partner with physicians and the health team, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs related to breastfeeding.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN licensure, and IBCLC certification, plus 2 years of related lactation clinical experience.