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) Plan
Requirements:
- Education: Associates Degree of Nursing
- Experience: Possess a minimum of 1 year experience as an RN within the last two years
- Certifications : 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.
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Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Relief, Shift work, Night shift,