Registered Nurse Lactation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling and well-being resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a full-time Lactation Nurse to deliver evidence-based lactation support from birth through discharge. You will empower mothers and families with proper techniques and documented education.

The role includes serving as the clinical lactation expert, mentoring staff, and designing standardized teaching plans while driving quality improvements through outcome tracking.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN licensure required before hire date.
• BLS Provider certification preferred.
• IBLCE Lactation credential preferred.
• AAP Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification preferred.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized lactation care from birth through discharge.
• Educate mothers and families on breastfeeding techniques and benefits.
• Serve as the lactation expert and mentor for staff nurses and physicians.
• Design standardized patient teaching plans for consistent education.
• Drive clinical improvement by tracking feeding outcomes and refining care protocols.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient education

Clinical mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing diploma or RN license

IBLCE lactation credential (preferred)

NRP/Neonatal Resuscitation (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

Salary: $38.60 - $55.16 per hour

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 97,000+ 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.

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

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 requiried.
• 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

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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