Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the team. This position offers Full-time hours, with day and evening shifts totaling 36 hours per week.

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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. 

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities:

Provides skilled, compassionate care and coordinates patient care. Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Delivers patient/family-centered care in a holistic manner. Respects diversity and integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to meet patient needs. Utilizes effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Conducts health assessments and formulates individualized care plans. Delivers patient/family-centered care to address patient needs. Advocates for patients’ rights and resolves issues to ensure quality outcomes. Coordinates care across disciplines, ensuring effective transitions. Documents patient care activities and assists team members. Evaluates care processes and adjusts plans based on patient progress. Makes clinical decisions based on data, experience, and intuition. Fosters cooperation and respect among clinical disciplines. Guides staff in assessing patient learning needs and outcomes. Serves as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and supervises patient care activities. Utilizes care delivery standards, integrating communication, technology, and collaboration. Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains Continuing Education Records. Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and evaluates clinical outcomes.

 Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant Additional Requirements:

Work schedule: 36 hours per week, consisting of 4 shifts. One 12-hour evening weekday shift and three 8-hour shifts. Day shifts are mainly scheduled on weekends, while evening shifts are typically on weekdays. Weekend Commitment: 2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays required within a six-week period. Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Experience: 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. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license 

Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) inpatient experience on a Postpartum Unit. Candidates who currently hold an IBCLC certification, or those who are within one year of obtaining their IBCLC certification.