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Valley Health
Lactation Consultant - RN - Part Time - First Shift
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What they do
A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.
$93,642 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Department
WOMANS & CHILDRENS SUPPORT
- 206191 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $37.24
- $54.07 Job Description Lactation Consultant is a professional health care provider who has the knowledge and communication skills necessary to assist mothers choosing to breastfeed their babies. Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing BSN preferred Certification & Licensures BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
- American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP)
- AHA approved required
- Current RN license in the State of Virginia IBCLC required within two years of hire Current BCLS certification Qualifications Attends yearly in-service programs Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 9 A Educators Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.