Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant – PRN

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:

• 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 safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in a patient- and family-centered manner.

• Performs thorough patient assessments, interprets data, and identifies care priorities.

• Develops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Evaluates patient progress, anticipates changes, and adjusts care plans accordingly.

• Coordinates care and discharge planning with the healthcare team and community resources.

• Advocates for patients’ rights and ensures their needs and preferences are respected.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with standards.

• Collaborates and communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines.

• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor to peers and new staff.

• 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