GBMC HealthCare
Part-Time Lactation Counselor, Day/Evening
GBMC HealthCare, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Part-Time Lactation Counselor, Day/Evening
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Overview Under general supervision, assumes responsibility for the nursing management and evaluation of care provided to patients who participate in the practice of breastfeeding. Functions as a primary care provider in collaboration with physicians and other health team members. Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs related to breastfeeding.
Education Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
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.
Licensure & Certifications
Current registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
IBCLC certification required.
Healthcare Provider CPR biennial.
Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) required upon hire.
Physical Requirements
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time.
Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and physical mobility; hear and communicate orally.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and lifting (up to 20 lbs).
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment of the post‑partum nursery area.
Routine exposure to body fluids.
Pay Range $31.25 - $48.02 per hour.
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.
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Overview Under general supervision, assumes responsibility for the nursing management and evaluation of care provided to patients who participate in the practice of breastfeeding. Functions as a primary care provider in collaboration with physicians and other health team members. Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs related to breastfeeding.
Education Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
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.
Licensure & Certifications
Current registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
IBCLC certification required.
Healthcare Provider CPR biennial.
Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) required upon hire.
Physical Requirements
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time.
Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and physical mobility; hear and communicate orally.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and lifting (up to 20 lbs).
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment of the post‑partum nursery area.
Routine exposure to body fluids.
Pay Range $31.25 - $48.02 per hour.
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.
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