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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Lactation Consultant - RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeRoanoke, VA, USA$36.87 - $55.31In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Nursing is required.
  • One year of maternal/child experience in an acute care setting using lactation skills is required.
  • An RN license is required.
  • IBCLC certification is required within the first 12 months of hire.
  • Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements.
  • Must obtain and maintain CPR.
  • Must be able to meet essential job functions.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding to achieve optimum patient outcomes for mother/infant dyads, as appropriate to the service area.
  • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care.
  • Collaborate with members of the health care team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care, revising the plan according to changes in patient status.
  • Identify patient and family (caregiver) educational needs in a timely manner, incorporate them into the plan of care, and implement and document them appropriately.
  • Act as a patient advocate and protector of patients’ rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
  • Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
  • Use and care for breastfeeding equipment and devices appropriately.
  • Complete activities related to the rental or sale of items in the Lactation Retail Center.
  • Maintain professional conduct and practice ethically, remaining accountable for professional actions and legal responsibilities.
  • Adhere to the Standards of Practice and the IBLCE Code of Ethics.
  • Maintain and expand knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education activities.
  • Obtain certification no later than two years after employment and maintain current IBCLC certification.
  • Determine and perform within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support direct or indirect evidence-based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
  • Exhibit clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
  • Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
  • Complete manager/director-predetermined projects within specified time frames and according to pre-established guidelines.
  • Use problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution of patient and personnel situations in the work area.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • Three years of maternal/child experience in an acute care setting using lactation skills is preferred.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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