Part-Time Lactation Care Specialist

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare’s White Oak Medical Center seeks a Lactation Consultant for the Mother and Baby unit. The role supports mothers and families with breastfeeding, performs assessments, and crafts care plans. Candidates will have RN licensure in Maryland, 1 year lactation exp, and IBCLC within 1 year of hire.

BLS is required; position offers up to 12 hours/week with day shifts and flexible start times. Join a faith-based organization dedicated to compassionate care, with the opportunity to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Two years’ nursing experience; one year lactation experience.
• Maryland nursing license required.
• IBCLC certification within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess mother-baby couplet and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve breastfeeding difficulties and provide guidance.
• Offer information and problem-solving ideas to families and teach techniques.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to mothers and families; mentor staff.
• Contribute to teamwork and implement evidence-based practice changes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing experience

Lactation knowledge

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

IBCLC Certification within 1 year

Job description

Adventist HealthCare’s White Oak Medical Center seeks a Lactation Consultant for the Mother and Baby unit. The role supports mothers and families with breastfeeding, performs assessments, and crafts care plans. Candidates will have RN licensure in Maryland, 1 year lactation exp, and IBCLC within 1 year of hire.

BLS is required; position offers up to 12 hours/week with day shifts and flexible start times. Join a faith-based organization dedicated to compassionate care, with the opportunity to