Lactation Consultant; RN, IBCLC

Job Title: Lactation Consultant (RN, IBCLC)
Location: Med Star Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

Med Star Georgetown's Perinatal Department offers a family‑centered, holistic environment that supports new families during times of changing needs. The department comprises a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite and a Mother‑Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit, and collaborates closely with a Level IV NICU. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated mothers and infants.

Med Star Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek and Statista, and is the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence.

• Provide lactation assessment, management, education, and instruction to all inpatient lactating women and community‑based outpatients.
• Conduct consultations, offer rental or sale of lactation equipment and supplies, perform telephone triage, and deliver prenatal education as appropriate.
• Create an environment that fosters confidence and adult learning while supporting confidentiality for the mother‑infant dyad and families.
• Practice lactation management, counseling, and patient education in accordance with research‑based evidence, ILCA Standards & Scope of Practice, IBLCE Code of Ethics, and nursing scope and standards.

• Flexible PRN scheduling – various shift options available.
• Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career mentoring to help you pursue passions and gain valuable skills.
• Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits; first ANCC Well‑Being Excellence™ credential awarded.
• Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

• BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 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 upon hire.

Hiring Range: USD $41.98 - $75.62 / hr