Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant -Part Time (Days/Evenings)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join their compassionate team. This part-time role is ideal for a Registered Nurse looking to make a significant impact in patient care. With a focus on holistic, patient-centered approaches, you will collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including education assistance and mental health support. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in critical care.
• BLS certification required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, compassionate care and coordinates patient care.
• Documents patient care activities and assists team members.
• Evaluates care processes and adjusts plans based on patient progress.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Advocacy

Effective Communication

Clinical Decision-Making

Team Collaboration

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the team. This position offers part-time hours, with day and evening shifts totaling 20 hours per week.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:
* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities:
* Provides skilled, compassionate care and coordinates patient care.
* Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
* Delivers patient/family-centered care in a holistic manner.
* Respects diversity and integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to meet patient needs.
* Utilizes effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
* Conducts health assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
* Delivers patient/family-centered care to address patient needs.
* Advocates for patients' rights and resolves issues to ensure quality outcomes.
* Coordinates care across disciplines, ensuring effective transitions.
* Documents patient care activities and assists team members.
* Evaluates care processes and adjusts plans based on patient progress.
* Makes clinical decisions based on data, experience, and intuition.
* Fosters cooperation and respect among clinical disciplines.
* Guides staff in assessing patient learning needs and outcomes.
* Serves as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and supervises patient care activities.
* Utilizes care delivery standards, integrating communication, technology, and collaboration.
* Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains Continuing Education Records.
* Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and evaluates clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant Additional Requirements:
* Schedule: This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week, consisting of one 8-hour shift and one 12 hour shift. The shifts will include a mix of daytime and evening hours, with day shifts from 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM or 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM, and evening shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays. Weekend shifts will always be 8 hours.
Weekend Requirement: Staff will be required to work 2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays within a six-week schedule.
* Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate's Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
* Experience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
* Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire
* Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient postpartum or NICU unit


• Candidates who currently hold an IBCLC certification or are in the process of obtaining it