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Job description
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
Who can apply
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