Education:

• RN

Licensures/Certifications:

• Current registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• IBLCE Certification preferred.
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, per hospital requirements.
• Experience:
• 2 years full-time (or equivalent) directly related clinical experience
• Skills:
• Knowledge of techniques and the application of lactation theory.
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Ability to instruct and support patients
• Ability to assess patients, plan effective interventions and evaluate outcomes from those interventions.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses physical, emotional, social and economic needs of breastfeeding mothers:
• Develops a plan of care for intervention
• Evaluates effectiveness of actions and initiates appropriate changes
• Assists in managing breast feeding with appropriate medical consultation.
• Identifies difficulties experienced by the mother/baby couple
• Maintains open communication with patient, family, and all members of the health care team.
• Provides follow-up support and care including counseling and teaching on an individual, family or group basis.
• Provides consultative services to the health care team members on all aspects of breast feeding. Provides lactation consultative services as needed. Serves as a consultant, resource nurse, and role model for GBMC nurses. Facilitates change.
• Identifies and reviews current clinical information regarding the scope of practice in lactation support. Develops standards of practice for breast feeding mothers
• Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-services and continuing education programs on the care of breast feeding pairs (mom and infant) and related topics. Encourages staff to participate in the clinical learning programs.
• Makes recommendations for continued development and enhancements to the program.
• Evaluates and selects support items used to aid Mothers who breastfeed. Aids in the tracking, maintenance, cleaning, and evaluation of lactation related equipment.
• Arranges / facilitates referrals, when appropriate, to other health care professionals, community services, and support groups.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.