Lactation Consultant - RN - Part Time - First Shift

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Health savings account & FSA

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide expert breastfeeding support and education for new mothers within our Women’s and Children’s Services. The role emphasizes clinical lactation care and collaboration with the care team in a hospital setting.

Requirements include active RN licensure in Virginia, BLS, and IBCLC within two years of hire; BSN preferred. This is a regular full-time position offering robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Virginia
• IBCLC credential within two years of hire
• BLS certification (Healthcare Provider) by AHA
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist mothers choosing to breastfeed and support lactation goals
• Provide lactation assessments, plans, and education
• Collaborate with nursing and care teams to coordinate lactation care

Skills

RN License

BLS

IBCLC within 2 years

BSN preferred

In-service programs

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Lactation Consultant

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

WOMANS & CHILDRENS SUPPORT - 206191 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$37.24 - $54.07

Job Description

Lactation Consultant is a professional health care provider who has the knowledge and communication skills necessary to assist mothers choosing to breastfeed their babies.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing BSN preferred

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required

• * Current RN license in the State of Virginia
• IBCLC required within two years of hire
• Current BCLS certification

Qualifications

• Attends yearly in-service programs
• Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development
• Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

9 A

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!