Lactation Consultant

Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a part-time Lactation Consultant for the Family Birthplace. The role involves day shifts, three 6-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend rotation.

The Lactation Consultant will provide evidence-based care and education to breastfeeding families and collaborate with the care team. IBCLC certification within 2 years of hire is required, along with RN license or PA license.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing license required OR Physician Assistant license
• IBCLC within 2 years of hire (Required)
• NRP within 6 months of hire (required)
• BLS within 90 days of hire (required)
• 2 years of acute care RN experience in Women’s health preferred
• 1 year of acute care nursing or PA experience, required
• Labor and Delivery experience preferred
• Mother Baby experience preferred
• 1 year lactation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation support and education to breastfeeding women and families.
• Coordinate with care team to meet lactation practice standards and ensure patient safety.
• Educate healthcare staff on lactation best practices and documentation.

Education

Registered Nursing degree or diploma

BSN or MSN preferred

Nurse Practitioner level degree

Job description

City/State: Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift: First (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.

Education

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
• BSN or MSN Preferred
• Nurse Practitioner level degree

Certification/Licensure

• Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• Registered nursing license required OR Physician Assistant License required
• EFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferred
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred
• IBCLC within 2 years of hire (Required)

Experience

• 2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred
• 1 year of acute care nursing or PA experience, required.
• Labor and Delivery specific Experience preferred
• Mother Baby specific experience preferred
• 1 year of specific lactation experience preferred
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols.
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers

Keywords: LDRP, Labor and Delivery, L&D, Labor, Registered Nurse, Women's Health, NRP, Post Partum, Labor, RMH, Lactation, #Talroo-Nursing

We 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 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity emplo