Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant
About The Position
Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant to join its Postpartum Unit. This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week, and it is eligible for relocation assistance. The role provides skilled, compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care, coordinating care with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The nurse conducts assessments, develops individualized care plans, supports patient learning, advocates for patients, documents care, evaluates outcomes, and contributes to performance improvement. The position also serves as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and requires ongoing professional development. Inova Women's Health provides care across childbirth, reproductive health, pelvic care, behavioral health, breast health, and other areas of women's health. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia.
Requirements
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing; nurses with an ADN must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; the posting also specifies one year of RN experience in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship for critical care units.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, required upon start.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or an active multistate Registered Nurse license.
- For critical care units, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within six months.
- For pediatric units, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within six months.
- For infusion center units, a chemo card must be obtained within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Currently holding an IBCLC certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate care and coordinate patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Deliver holistic, patient- and family-centered care while respecting diversity and responding to individual needs.
- Use effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Conduct health assessments and formulate individualized care plans.
- Advocate for patients' rights and resolve issues to support quality outcomes.
- Coordinate care across disciplines and ensure effective transitions.
- Document patient care activities and assist team members.
- Evaluate care processes and adjust plans based on patient progress.
- Make clinical decisions using data, experience, and intuition.
- Foster cooperation and respect among clinical disciplines.
- Guide staff in assessing patient learning needs and outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and supervise patient care activities.
- Use care delivery standards that integrate communication, technology, and collaboration.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain Continuing Education Records.
- Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and evaluate clinical outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Mental health coaching or therapy: 25 sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Relocation assistance eligibility.
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Job Type
Full-time
