Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - Mother Baby Unit

1w1 week ago

Adventist HealthCare

Silver Spring, US · Part-time · $70,000 – $104,000

About this role

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Lactation Consultant for our Mother and Baby unit. Embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Role model positive customer service behaviors by applying AHC’s Values and Mission principles consistently.

Perform assessments of the mother-baby couplet to identify conditions or difficulties based on history, interview, and evaluation. Use critical thinking skills to develop an individualized plan of care for the patient and family. Provide information, problem-solving ideas, and demonstrations to resolve breastfeeding difficulties.

Offer emotional support and crisis intervention directly to mothers and families, while mentoring staff. Create a work environment that promotes cooperation, respect, and trust among team members. Engage effectively in teamwork and team building processes.

Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participate in practice changes based on evidence. Join a faith-based organization with a century of compassionate care in Maryland. Make a difference in lives every day with a dedicated professional team.

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 consistent application of AHC’s Values and Mission principles
Perform assessment of the mother-baby couplet identifying possible conditions or difficulties based on history, interview, and assessment
Develop an individualized plan of care for the patient/family using critical thinking skills
Provide information and problem-solving ideas to resolve breastfeeding difficulties through personal interaction and demonstration
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention directly 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 change of practice based on evidence