About the job
Luminis Health is hiring a full-time Lactation Consultant for day shifts at its Annapolis, MD facility. This position focuses on supporting mothers and families with breastfeeding, offering both bedside assistance and expert advice for a range of lactation needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive breastfeeding support and education, drawing on counseling and family theory knowledge.
- Assess mothers and families to identify learning needs and gather information for individualized care.
- Create and adjust breastfeeding care plans tailored to each mother-baby pair, setting shared goals and priorities.
- Monitor care plan effectiveness and revise as needed based on patient feedback and outcomes.
- Participate in communication and decision-making within lactation and maternal-child health teams.
- Manage breastfeeding-related retail and rental supplies, including breast pump services.
- Lead educational sessions and in-service training, including orientation for new staff members.
- Coordinate lactation services for all breastfeeding patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication, contribute to unit governance, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Support quality assurance programs to uphold high standards in lactation care and monitor financial performance.
Role Focus
This role centers on direct patient care, education, and teamwork within the maternal-child health field. The Lactation Consultant will play a vital part in helping families navigate breastfeeding challenges and in maintaining the quality of lactation services at Luminis Health.

