Registered Nurse – Lactation Consultant

Aptive; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive financial package

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a Registered Nurse-Lactation Consultant to join our team in Portsmouth VA, providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and families. This full-time position involves promoting breastfeeding and developing care standards.

The ideal candidate must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing, current RN licensure, and certifications in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and lactation consulting. Candidates should possess strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).
• Board Certification as a lactation consultant as determined by the IBLCE.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Promote breastfeeding and develop care standards for mothers.
• Organize information and marketing material for breastfeeding.
• Collaborate with Department Heads for patient care education.

Skills

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)

BLS certification

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Aptive is hiring a Registered Nurse-Lactation Consultant (Pediatric Dept.) to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Compensation: This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Shifts will normally be scheduled for an eight and half (8.5) or nine (9) hour period.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan

Primary Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Actively promote breastfeeding and develop and implement standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization as well as existing programs, such as: OB, Childbirth Education, and Breastfeeding classes.
• Be responsible for organizing information and preparing marketing material to promote breastfeeding, collaborating with Department Heads from Pediatrics, Family Practice, and OB/GYN for patient care educati

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree of Nursing.
• Certification: Possess and maintain certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) BLS. Board Certification Possess and maintain certification as a lactation consultant as determined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• Experience: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two years attesting to the HCW’s clinical skills. At least one (1) letter must be from a physician or nurse practitioner who has personally observed and evaluated the HCW and who can attest to the HCW’s clinical competence in the care of patients. The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physician or nurse who has personal knowledge of the HCW’s patient care skills in a similar clinical environment. Reference letters shall attest to the HCW’s communication skills and ability to relate to patients as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among staff members and must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.
• Licensure: Possess and maintain certification as a lactation consultant and Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

About Aptive

About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.