Lead Lactation Consultant - RN

University of Virginia; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia (UVA Health) is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant Lead to guide lactation services across Labor & Delivery, NICU and Postpartum. The role combines clinical leadership with education, case coordination, and evidence-based patient support in a hospital and community setting.

The position requires an RN license, IBCLC certification, and at least 3 years of lactation consulting experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a practicing lactation consultant.
• Current IBCLC certification and RN license in the state.
• Ability to complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lactation consultants and guide education and training.
• Streamline outpatient lactation scheduling to optimize clinic workflow.
• Provide inpatient consultation across Labor & Delivery, NICU and Postpartum.
• Monitor core process quality and safety standards.
• Work as a team; participate in staff meetings.

Skills

IBCLC certification

RN licensure

Customer service

Lactation consulting

Education

Associate's Degree of Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

University of Virginia (UVA Health) is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant Lead to guide lactation services across Labor & Delivery, NICU and Postpartum. The role combines clinical leadership with education, case coordination, and evidence-based patient support in a hospital and community setting.

The position requires an RN license, IBCLC certification, and at least 3 years of lactation consulting experience.