Lactation Consultant – Maternity Suites

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description:
• Job
• Title: 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 is 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.