Clinical Nurse (Prn) - Lactation

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Job Title: Clinical Nurse

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: Rotating

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Additional Benefits: Full benefits package starting from day one of employment, Daily Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Plans, Supplemental Insurance and more
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Professional Growth within the organization
• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

• Part-Time
• Reporting to the Director of Maternity Suites
• The Lactation Nurse plans implements and evaluates the continuing educational activities for designated clinical areas. This position will be located is located at our Silver Spring Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes breastfeeding for optimal health and well-being of infants.
• Assess and document maternal and infant health and breastfeeding goals.
• Provide breastfeeding education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborates with and serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff for questions related to lactation, milk storage and handling or contraindications for breastfeeding.
• Maintains unit and patient flow, census & assignment boards and records.
• Processes orders/requests for supplies/equipment.
• Assists with admission/transfer/discharge process.
• Monitors continuously for baby alarms and doors for the secure locked unit.
• Assist Physicians and Nurses with workflow as needed.

What you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associates Degree Nursing acceptable)
• Current licensure by Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• Board certified as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• AHA BLS CPR
• Computer skills- Microsoft Office products.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written) and fluency in the English language.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to identify and distinguish color.

Pay rate: $37.88 - $54.19

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 more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties- Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

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

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.