Inova Health System
Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant- Part Time
Inova Health System, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Inova Alexandria Postpartum unit is looking for an experienced inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the team!
Schedule : Part Time- 20 hours/week
About Inova Alexandria Hospital :
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. From babies to seniors, Inova Alexandria Hospital Provides World-Class Medical Care. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs and services to help ensure we meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve today and in the future.
About the Inpatient Lactation Consultant:
The Inpatient Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Inpatient RN Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Inpatient RN Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.
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Required Experience:
A minimum of two years of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.*
Minimum Education Requirement : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)*
Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement:o Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC) within one year of hireo Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).o Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive paid time off (PTO) accruals that increases with tenure
Seven annual holidays in addition to your PTO
Competitive 401k match
Educational assistance
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Paid parental leave
Inova Scholarship for dependent children of Team Members pursuing health degrees
Dedicated onsite EAP counselors at each of our hospitals
Free parking for all Inova team members at all Inova locations
Schedule : Part Time- 20 hours/week
About Inova Alexandria Hospital :
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. From babies to seniors, Inova Alexandria Hospital Provides World-Class Medical Care. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs and services to help ensure we meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve today and in the future.
About the Inpatient Lactation Consultant:
The Inpatient Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Inpatient RN Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Inpatient RN Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.
*
Required Experience:
A minimum of two years of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.*
Minimum Education Requirement : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)*
Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement:o Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC) within one year of hireo Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).o Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive paid time off (PTO) accruals that increases with tenure
Seven annual holidays in addition to your PTO
Competitive 401k match
Educational assistance
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Paid parental leave
Inova Scholarship for dependent children of Team Members pursuing health degrees
Dedicated onsite EAP counselors at each of our hospitals
Free parking for all Inova team members at all Inova locations