Lactation Consultant (Part-Time)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Part-Time Lactation Consultant to assess needs, plan and evaluate breastfeeding education for lactating patients and nursing staff.

The role includes educating patients, monitoring at-risk infants, staff education, policy development, and documentation in the patient record. IBCLC certification is required; RN licensure or compact licensure is preferred; associate or bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• IBCLC certification is required.
• One year of Women and Infant clinical experience is preferred.
• RN license by Virginia DHP or compact state license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop lactation-related department goals and coordinate education for staff and patients.
• Educate patients who plan to breastfeed and monitor at-risk infants.
• Document breastfeeding assessments and progress in the patient record.
• Provide staff education, contribute to policy development, and participate in committees as lactation liaison.

Skills

IBCLC certification

Nursing supervision

Education & training

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field

RN licensure (Virginia or compact state)

Job description

Position Title

Lactation Consultant (Part-Time)

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Lactation Consultant is a professional who assumes responsibility for assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating breastfeeding education for lactating patients as well as nursing staff.This requires a self-directed individual who will operate within the mission statement of Virginia Hospital Center. Additional responsibilities include educating patients who plan to breastfeed, monitoring of all infants at risk for delayed breast feeding, and assisting the high risk parent / infant pair. Other responsibilities include staff education, departmental policy and procedure development and evaluation and participation in continuing education activities. This description is intended to reflect major responsibilities of this position but is not intended to describe minor duties and other responsibilities. Major responsibilities include development and coordination of lactation related department goals, education of the medical and nursing staff and parents, and documentation of breastfeeding assessment and progress in the patient record. Regular attendance and participation in departmental committees as the breastfeeding liaison and on medical staff rounds, as applicable, will be included.

Education:

An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Experience:

One year of Women and Infant clinical experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is preferred.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.