Lactation Consultant

Sentara Health • Elizabeth City, NC

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About The Position

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Lactation Consultant for the Labor Delivery Postpartum and Recovery Department. The Lactation Consultant focuses on helping breastfeeding women and their families define and achieve their breastfeeding goals by providing evidenced based care, customer service, and cultural sensitivity. Provides breastfeeding education to other health care professional team members, possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet lactation practice standards as required by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Requirements

• RN - Associate's degree
• RN - Bachelor's Degree
• Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Registered nursing license required or Physician Assistant required
• 1 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health- Required or 1 year of Physician Assistant experience required
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees