Lactation Consultant

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • 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.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mother/baby care or breast-feeding education preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.
• For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year/ Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED