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Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be part-time Day Shift: 2x12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Available 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: offeringup 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: offeringpaid 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: Part-time Day Shift: 2x12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Holidays are linked into groups, with staff assigned to one group each year. The groups will rotate annually. Additionally, staff are required to work 4 weekend shifts within each 6-week schedule. 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. Preferred: Two years of recent experience on an inpatient postpartum unit. 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 (within the past year) Registered Nurse (RN) inpatient experience on a Postpartum Unit. Currently holds IBCLC certification or is scheduled to sit for the IBCLC exam Inova Health System

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