Mother/Baby Part-Time Lactation Counselor, Evening Shift with a $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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 breast feeding. 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 breast feeding.

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

Licensures, Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse IBCLC certification required Healthcare Provider CPR biennial Additional certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS, NRP) for specialty care areas are 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 $32.18 - $49.46 Final salary offer will be based on the candidates qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

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.