RN Lactation Specialist - Maternal Child Unit

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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Howard County Medical Center:

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

• Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
• Free parking
  

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Position Summary:

The Lactation Specialist is a clinically competent health care professional, delivers lactation assessment and instruction to obstetrical inpatients and outpatients. Effectively interacts with patients and other health team members, while maintaining standards of the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants.

Position Details:

• RN Lactation Specialist - Maternal Child Unit
• Three weekends within a four-week schedule
• 12-hour day shift, part-time, benefitted position

Education/Experience:

• BSN Preferred.
• RN's without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months and complete degree within 4 years of their start date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of maternal child health care and practice as breastfeeding consultant preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
• CPR required.
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants, (IBLC). Continuing education in breastfeeding to obtain and maintain certification status.