General Summary of Position
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing lactation assessment, management, education and instruction to all inpatient lactating women and to community-based outpatients in the form of consultations, rental or sale of lactation equipment and supplies, telephone triage, and prenatal education as appropriate. Creates an environment that fosters confidence and adult learning while supporting, promoting, and protecting confidentiality & lactation management for the mother-infant dyad and their families. Practices lactation management, counseling, and patient education in accordance with research-based evidence, the ILCA Standards & Scope of Practice, the IBLCE Code of Ethics, and nursing scope and standards of practice within the GUH interdisciplinary team of patient & family care.
Unit Highlights
MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants and enjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and earn this recognition.
What We Offer
- Flexible PRN scheduling-Various shift options available.
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy. Awarded the first ANCC Well-Being Excellence credential.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.Magnet® Recognition. Named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc.
Qualifications
- BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification required.
- 2 years of lactation consultant experience; a comparable combination of nursing and lactation consultant
experience will be considered. Inpatient, hospital-based lactation consultant experience preferred. - Active DC RN License required.
This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $75.62