Lactation Consultant

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Lactation Consultant for the Family Birthplace. This part-time, day-shift role focuses on helping breastfeeding families achieve goals with evidence-based care and cultural sensitivity.

Requires RN license, IBCLC within 2 years, and NRP/BSN preferred. Responsibilities include education for families and staff and collaboration with obstetric and neonatal teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensed and eligible to practice in Virginia.
• BSN/MSN preferred for advanced practice exposure.
• IBCLC certification or eligibility within 2 years of hire.
• Experience in lactation support within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced-based lactation support to families in the Family Birthplace.
• Educate patients and healthcare staff on lactation best practices.
• Collaborate with OB, nursing, and pediatric teams to meet lactation standards.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Breastfeeding education

Patient communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nursing license

BSN or MSN preferred

IBCLC within 2 years of hire

Nurse Practitioner level degree

Tools

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a Lactation Consultant for the Family Birthplace department in Harrisonburg, VA. This is a part time, day shift position.Hours: Three 6-hour shifts per week with every other weekend rotation Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shift time: Morning hours before 9am.The Lactation Consultant focuses on helping breastfeeding women and their families define and achieve their breastfeeding goals by providing evidenced based care, customer service, and cultural sensitivity. Provides breastfeeding education to other health care professional team members, possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet lactation practice standards as required by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).About the LDRP:Sentara RMH Medical Centers Family Birthplace includes 10 private L&D beds , and a 20 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Harrisonburg, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as US News Top Maternity Care Hospitals, the LDRP at Sentara RMH Medical Center offers state-of-the-art care while maintaining personalized experiences for all patients.EducationDegree or diploma in Registered NursingBSN or MSN PreferredNurse Practitioner level degreeCertification/LicensureWomen's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. requiredBLS within 90 days of hire requiredRegistered nursing license required OR Physician Assistant License requiredEFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferredCertified Obstetrics Nursing preferredIBCLC within 2 years of hire (Required)Experience2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred1 year of acute care nursing or PA experience, required.Labor and Delivery specific Experience preferredMother Baby specific experience preferred1 year of specific lactation experience preferredStrong understanding of patient safety protocols.Manages complex cases in fast-paced environmentsCommunication with patients and providersKeywords: LDRP, Labor and Delivery, L&D, Labor, Registered Nurse, Women's Health, NRP, Post Partum, Labor, RMH, Lactation, #Talroo-NursingWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $45.88 - $68.42 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.