Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Job Title: RN Lactation Consultant

Unit: Labor & Delivery

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Germantown, MD

Position Purpose

The Lactation Consultant plans, implements and evaluates the continuing educational activities for designated clinical areas. Under the direction of the Director of Women's and Infant Services, and in collaboration with nursing leadership and the clinical staff, the Lactation Consultant serves as a resource for the lactation Program to improve nursing practice and quality of patient care.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

As a Lactation Nurse you will:

• The Lactation Consultant sees patients in all areas under Women's & Infant Services: Antepartum, Labor & Delivery, Maternity Suites, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics and any other area in the hospital as needed.

• Flexibility in work schedule to meet breastfeeding education needs

• Ability to lift, push, pull patients and equipment and to bend body down at waist

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (with requirement to obtain a BSN/MSN within a specific time frame)

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.

• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in relevant clinical area.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 

• Free onsite parking. 

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Referral Rewards Program

Pay Range: $38.92 – $55.68. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

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

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

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.