Job Description
Job Description
Matrix Providers is hiring a Registered Nurse—Lactation Consultant (Maternal Child Dept, Postpartum) to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA.
- Employment Status : PRN
- Compensation : This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
- Schedule : Mon-Sun 6 : 30 am -6 : 00 pm. 8.5 to 10.5 hour shifts. Shall provide services approximately one (1) weekend per month on a rotational basis. Typical shifts include nights, weekends, 12-hour shifts 6 : 45 am -7 : 15 pm; 6 : 45 pm- 7 : 15 am or 8-hour shifts 6 : 45 am -3 : 15 pm; 10 : 45 am -7 : 15 pm; 2 : 45 pm- 11 : 15 pm; 6 : 45 pm - 3 : 15 am; 10 : 45 pm - 7 : 15 am)
- Benefits : Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)401(k) PlanRequirements :
Education : Associates Degree of NursingExperience : Possess a minimum of 1 year experience as an RN within the last two yearsCertifications : Board Certification. Possess and maintain certification as a lactation consultant as determined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). In addition to Basic Life Support (BLS), possess and maintain certification of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).Licensure : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Possess and maintain certification as a lactation consultant.Job Summary :
Actively promote breastfeeding and develop and implement standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization as well as existing programs, such as : OB, Childbirth Education, and Breastfeeding classes.Be responsible for organizing information and preparing marketing material to promote breastfeeding, collaborating with Department Heads from Pediatrics, Family Practice, and OB / GYN for patient care education.#INDKF