Lactation Consultant - Maternity Suites

Lactation Consultant (Non-Nurse) – Maternity Suites

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shift: Days

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Additional Benefits: tuition reimbursement, free parking
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Professional Growth within the organization
• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

• Full-Time
• Reporting to the Director of Maternity Suites
• The Lactation Consultant plans implements and evaluates the continuing educational activities for designated clinical areas. Under the direction of the Vice President, Women's, Infants and Children and in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and the clinical staff, the Lactation Consultant serves as a resource for the lactation Program to improve nursing practice and quality of patient care. This position will be located at our Silver Spring Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses both mother and infant to determine appropriate management and support of the breastfeeding dyad.
• Collaborates with and serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff for questions related to lactation, milk storage and handling or contraindications for breastfeeding.
• Maintains unit and patient flow, census & assignment boards and records.
• Processes orders/requests for supplies/equipment.
• Assists with admission/transfer/discharge process.
• Monitors continuously for baby alarms and doors for the secure locked unit.
• Assist Physicians and Nurses with workflow as needed.

What you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Board certified as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in relevant clinical area
• AHA BLS
• Previous experience as a unit secretary, administrative partner or Health Unit Coordinator
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office products.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written) and fluency in the English language.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to identify and distinguish color.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.