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Lactation Consultant RN Full Time Days
Lactation Consultant RN Full Time DaysUHS • Washington, DC, United States
Lactation Consultant RN Full Time Days

Lactation Consultant RN Full Time Days

UHS • Washington, DC, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as :

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com

Position Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and certified Lactation Consultant to support new and expectant parents in achieving their breastfeeding goals. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance, education, and hands-on assistance to promote successful lactation and infant nutrition in inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized lactation consultations to patients in hospitals, clinics, or home settings
  • Assess and address breastfeeding challenges such as latch issues, milk supply, nipple pain, and infant weight gain
  • Educate families on breastfeeding techniques, pumping, milk storage, and feeding plans
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and dietitians to ensure coordinated care
  • Document patient interactions and progress in medical records
  • Lead breastfeeding classes and support groups as needed
  • Stay current with best practices and research in lactation and maternal-child health
  • Advocate for breastfeeding-friendly policies and environments within the organization
  • Qualifications

    Education / Qualifications :

  • BSN required
  • Certification as an International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from International Board of Lactation Consultation Examiners (IBCLE) is required.
  • Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
  • About Universal Health Services : One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    Pay Transparency : To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

    EEO Statement : All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams : We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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