Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be full-day shift 24 hours/week Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. 

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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) Lactation Consultant Additional Requirements:

Work schedule: Day shifts, 24 hours/week. Shifts will be 2x12 hour shifts per week or 3x8 hour shifts per week. Staff will be expected to work weekend requirement and holiday retirement as set by unit. 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) Lactation Consultant Preferred Qualifications: 

Two years of recent inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) experience on a Postpartum Unit. Holds certification as an IBCLC. Candidates who do not already hold the IBCLC certification are within obtaining certification within one year of hire.