Trinity Health
Lactation Consultant Nurse - Mother Baby
Trinity Health, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Job Title:
Lactation Consultant Nurse - Mother Baby
Employment Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Position Purpose
Holy Cross Health is seeking a Full-Time Lactation Nurse to promote and support breastfeeding as a vital component of infant and maternal health. This position plays a key role in patient education, clinical collaboration, and care coordination in our Silver Spring Maternity Suites.
What You Will Do
Provide breastfeeding education and counseling to patients and families
Assess and document maternal and infant health as well as individual breastfeeding goals
Collaborate with medical and nursing staff on lactation-related questions, milk storage, and contraindications
Maintain unit flow, including census and assignment boards, admission/transfer/discharge processes, and baby security systems
Assist with order processing, supply/equipment requests, and general workflow support for physicians and nurses
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN accepted)
Current Maryland RN license
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
AHA BLS CPR certification
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English
Visual, auditory, and color distinction acuity
Position Highlights
Part-time opportunity in a mission-driven, patient-centered organization
Work within a collaborative team in our Silver Spring Maternity Suites
Contribute directly to the health and well-being of mothers and newborns
Play a critical role in supporting breastfeeding education and care across the unit
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
DailyPay Program
Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Pay rate:
$37.18 - $55.77
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.
Ministry/Facility Information:
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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Job Title:
Lactation Consultant Nurse - Mother Baby
Employment Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Position Purpose
Holy Cross Health is seeking a Full-Time Lactation Nurse to promote and support breastfeeding as a vital component of infant and maternal health. This position plays a key role in patient education, clinical collaboration, and care coordination in our Silver Spring Maternity Suites.
What You Will Do
Provide breastfeeding education and counseling to patients and families
Assess and document maternal and infant health as well as individual breastfeeding goals
Collaborate with medical and nursing staff on lactation-related questions, milk storage, and contraindications
Maintain unit flow, including census and assignment boards, admission/transfer/discharge processes, and baby security systems
Assist with order processing, supply/equipment requests, and general workflow support for physicians and nurses
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN accepted)
Current Maryland RN license
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
AHA BLS CPR certification
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English
Visual, auditory, and color distinction acuity
Position Highlights
Part-time opportunity in a mission-driven, patient-centered organization
Work within a collaborative team in our Silver Spring Maternity Suites
Contribute directly to the health and well-being of mothers and newborns
Play a critical role in supporting breastfeeding education and care across the unit
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
DailyPay Program
Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Pay rate:
$37.18 - $55.77
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.
Ministry/Facility Information:
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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran