RN Lactation Consultant Lead

The Rector & Visitors of the 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

RN Lactation Consultant Lead

Job Code RN1270

Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Summary

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 in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Competencies

• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs
• Streamlines and coordinates outpatient lactation scheduling to optimize clinic workflow, improve appointment accessibility and ensure continuity of care post discharge
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource across the Labor and Delivery, NICU and Postpartum units, delivering inpatient consultation, assessment and evidence-based support

Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.

• Monitors quality of core processes in department
• Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients

Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.

• Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers
• Participates in regular staff meetings
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers

Medical Knowledge: Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.

• Obtains complete history and physical data on patients
• Reviews patient records
• Provides guidance to patients, families, team members, and community in delivering education, information and training that responds to individualized needs

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Direct Reports?

No

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing lactation consultant required. Neonatal Intensive Care experience preferred.

Licensure: Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required. Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Physical Demands

The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVACH.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No

Compensation Information

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that credit for prior experience is applicable to full-time and part-time positions only and does not apply to PRN positions. The pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.

The base compensation range for this role is $33.85-$53.90 hourly

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.