Lactation Consultant Nurse - Mother Baby

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.