Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant

Job Code: NU1269

ABOUT US

Part Time-Evenings
1600-0030

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides guidance to patients, families, team members, and community in delivering education, information and training that responds to individualized needs in accordance with the current policies and procedures.Patient Care:Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School or GED required. 4 Year/ Bachelor’s Degree preferred - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in mother/baby care or breast-feeding education preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) is required for non-RN applicants Upon Hire(Required) andInternational Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners IBCLC within 1 Year (Required)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Competencies

• Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.
  • Monitors quality of core processes in department.
  • Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

• On call responsibilities as directed:

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes

• Yes

• No

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.