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Job description
Responsibilities
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians
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.
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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.
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