Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant – PRN
Employer not yet confirmed · Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be PRN (as-needed) night shifts starting at 7:00 PM or later
- Flexible shift lengths: 8, 10, or 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.
Featured Benefits:
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Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
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Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
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Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
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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.
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Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities:
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Provides safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in a patient- and family-centered manner.
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Performs thorough patient assessments, interprets data, and identifies care priorities.
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Develops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Evaluates patient progress, anticipates changes, and adjusts care plans accordingly.
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Coordinates care and discharge planning with the healthcare team and community resources.
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Advocates for patients’ rights and ensures their needs and preferences are respected.
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Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with standards.
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Collaborates and communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines.
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Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor to peers and new staff.
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Engages in professional growth, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently holds IBCLC certification