Registered Nurse Lactation

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Health coverage

403(b) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lactation Specialist to deliver evidence-based lactation care from birth through discharge. You will educate families on breastfeeding benefits and techniques, mentor staff, and design standardized teaching plans for families.

The role supports ongoing clinical improvements through tracking feeding outcomes. The position requires Maryland RN licensure, BLS preferred, and lactation credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Maryland required or transfer date agreed
• BLS by American Heart Association or Red Cross preferred
• IBLCE Lactation Consultant credential preferred
• STABLE certification preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized lactation care from birth to discharge
• Educate mothers and families on breastfeeding benefits and techniques
• Mentor staff nurses and physicians to raise infant care standards
• Design standardized teaching plans for families
• Track feeding outcomes and drive care protocol improvements

Skills

Lactation care

Patient education

Clinical mentoring

Education

Maryland RN license

Diploma in nursing

BLS Certification (preferred)

IBLCE Lactation Consultant Credential (preferred)

Neonatal Resuscitation (AAP) preferred

Tools

S.T.A.B.L.E. program (preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore, MD

• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

• Department: Lactation Center

• Schedule: Evening Shift l Full-time

• Sign-on bonus: up to $10,000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver personalized, evidence-based lactation care to help mothers and infants meet their individual feeding goals from birth through discharge.

• Empower patients and families by demonstrating proper techniques and educating them on the lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding.

• Serve as the clinical lactation expert and mentor for staff nurses and physicians to elevate the overall standard of infant care across the unit.

• Design standardized patient teaching plans that ensure consistent, high-quality educational resources for every growing family.

• Drive clinical improvement initiatives by tracking feeding outcomes and refining care protocols based on real-time data.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job

• transfer date required.

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.

• Certification specializing in Lactation credentialed from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred.

• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Min Salary: 38.60

Max Salary 55.16