Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Falls Church, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant to join their Postpartum Unit. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and formulating care plans. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, relevant RN experience, and necessary certifications. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement matching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse for Critical Care units.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required upon start.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, compassionate care and coordinates patient care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Conducts health assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
• Assess patients, formulate individualized care plans, and adjust as needed.
• Respect diversity and advocate for patient rights and safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient advocacy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be full-day shift 36 hours/week. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Women’s Health delivers world-class care that enhances well-being at every stage of adulthood. Join a team at the forefront of childbirth, reproductive health, pelvic care, behavioral health, breast health and other conditions that matter to women.

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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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) Lactation Consultant Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who currently hold an IBCLC certification.