Lactation Consultant

UVA Community Health • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the
beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the
whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By
combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities
across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and
stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in
patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel
a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every
day.

Requirements

• High School or GED required.
• CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) is required for non-RN applicants Upon Hire(Required)
• International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners IBCLC within 1 Year (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year/ Bachelor’s Degree preferred - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mother/baby care or breast-feeding education preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
• N/A

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Patient Care:Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees