About this role
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks an experienced Lactation Consultant for the Mother Baby Unit. Embrace the mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Role model positive customer service using AHC’s Values and Mission principles.
Perform assessment of the mother-baby couplet to identify conditions or difficulties based on history, interview, and exam. Use critical thinking to develop an individualized plan of care for patient and family. Provide information and demonstrations to resolve breastfeeding difficulties.
Offer emotional support and crisis intervention to mothers, families, and staff through mentoring. Create a work environment promoting cooperation, respect, and trust among team members. Engage in teamwork and team building processes effectively.
Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participate in evidence-based practice changes. Join a faith-based organization with over a century of compassionate care in Maryland. Make a difference in lives every day with Adventist HealthCare.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Two years’ experience in Nursing; one year’s experience in Lactation
- Current Maryland State nursing license
- Current Basic Life Support Certificate
- IBCLC Certification within one year of hire
Responsibilities
- Role model positive customer service behaviors through AHC’s Values and Mission principles
- Perform assessment of the mother-baby couplet identifying possible conditions or difficulties
- Use critical thinking skills to develop an individualized plan of care for the patient/family
- Provide information and problem-solving ideas to resolve breastfeeding difficulties through interaction and demonstration
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to mothers/families and through staff mentoring
- Create a work environment that promotes cooperation, respect and trust among team members
- Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participate in evidence-based practice changes
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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