Lead Lactation Consultant: NICU & L&D Expert

UVA Community Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Community Health seeks an RN Lactation Consultant Lead to guide a team of lactation consultants and coordinate care across Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Postpartum units. The role focuses on education, individualized patient guidance, and ensuring high-quality care.

The position requires an RN license, IBCLC certification, and at least 3 years of lactation experience, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. On-site working arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree of Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a practicing lactation consultant.
• Licensure: IBCLC certification and RN licensure required.
• Additional Skills: excellent customer service and competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the clinical direction and coordination of lactation consultants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Provides guidance to patients, families, team members, and community in delivering education, information and training that responds to individualized needs.
• Delivers inpatient consultation across Labor and Delivery, NICU and Postpartum units.
• Streams outpatient lactation scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and continuity of care post-discharge.

Skills

Customer service

Team coordination

Clinical guidance

Education

Associate's Degree of Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

IBCLC certification

RN licensure in state

Job description

UVA Community Health seeks an RN Lactation Consultant Lead to guide a team of lactation consultants and coordinate care across Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Postpartum units. The role focuses on education, individualized patient guidance, and ensuring high-quality care.

The position requires an RN license, IBCLC certification, and at least 3 years of lactation experience, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. On-site working arrangements apply.