Lactation Consultant - RN - Part Time - First Shift

Valley Health; Winchester, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 106,708,000 - 154,932,000; 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

Wellness program membership

Health savings account & flexible SPED

Job summary

Valley Health Lactation Consultant role based in Virginia seeks a skilled clinician to support new mothers choosing to breastfeed, integrating nursing expertise with compassionate care.

The position requires RN licensure in Virginia, BLS, and IBCLC within two years of hire; BSN preferred. The department emphasizes maternal and child health with patient education and family support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license in Virginia required.
• IBCLC certification expected within two years of hire.
• BLS and BCLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding support and education.
• Collaborates with care teams to promote maternal and infant health.
• Assessments and guidance tailored to patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

RN license in Virginia

IBCLC within 2 years

BCLS certification

Tools

Clinical protocols

Job description

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

Experience

• Three years commercial landscape experience preferred
• 5-10 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience 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

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance short-term and long-term disability, and professional development

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:

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!

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