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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.
Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:
- Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
- Warm and collegial environment
- Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
- Free parking and more
Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8
Position Summary:
The Lactation Specialist is a clinically competent health care professional, delivers lactation
assessment and instruction to obstetrical inpatients and outpatients. Effectively interacts with
patients and other health team members, while maintaining standards of the International Board
of Certified Lactation Consultants
Education/Experience:
Completion of an accredited program nursing program; BSN preferred.
Prior experience in maternal child health care and practice as breastfeeding consultant
required.
Must be able to pass all hospital competencies required for the position.
Licensure/Certification:
1. Current licensure as a registered nurse by the State of Maryland.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants, (IBLC).
4. Continuing education in breastfeeding to obtain and maintain certification status.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
