Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant- Part Time Nights

Inova Health System • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be part-time Night Shift 24 hours/ week, including weekend and holiday commitment. Shifts can be scheduled for 8, 10, 12 hours. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Nice To Haves

• Two years of recent experience on an inpatient postpartum unit.
• Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) inpatient experience on a Postpartum Unit.
• Currently holds IBCLC certification or is scheduled to sit for the exam

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination for patients,
• Ensures safe, therapeutic, holistic care, incorporating patient/family-centered approaches and respect for individual differences.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet patient and family needs across the care continuum, including education.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with healthcare team members, respecting other clinical disciplines.
• Determines care delivery processes using patient communication, technology, and team collaboration.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and population trends.
• Deliver patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
• Advocate for patient rights and provide counsel to resolve issues.
• Access multidisciplinary resources for patient outcomes and coordinate transition planning.
• Document all patient care activities according to standards.
• Evaluate care processes, anticipate patient variances, and revise care plans accordingly.
• Make clinical decisions based on experience, patient data, and intuition.
• Foster effective communication and cooperation with clinical teams.
• Assess and measure patient education needs and outcomes.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to staff, including preceptorship and delegation of care activities.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with standards, guidelines, and collaborative processes.
• Pursue professional development by obtaining continuing education.
• Evaluate clinical and quality outcomes and contribute to performance improvement.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level