Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant Job at Jackson Healthcare Government Services, Portsmouth, VA

  • Jackson Healthcare Government Services
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Lactation Consultant (Pediatric Department)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – Portsmouth, VA

Serve Military Families in a Meaningful Way

Jackson Healthcare Government Services is seeking a dedicated RN Lactation Consultant to support the Pediatric Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. This is a rewarding opportunity to promote maternal-child health and provide expert lactation support to active-duty service members and their families.

Schedule & Work Hours

Yearlong commitment with option to extend.

Services provided Monday through Friday between 0600 and 1800

Shifts typically 8.5–10.5 hours, including a 30–60 minute meal break

One weekend per month (rotational)

Maximum of 80 hours per two-week period, including weekends and holidays

The facility operates on federally recognized holidays

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required

Associate's Degree in Nursing (minimum)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state or territory)

Minimum 1 year of RN experience within the last 2 years

Current BLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current IBLCE Lactation Consultant Board Certification

Ability to meet credentialing and background requirements

Position Responsibilities

The RN Lactation Consultant will:

Promote and advocate for breastfeeding throughout the organization

Develop and implement lactation care standards and guidelines

Provide education and support to breastfeeding mothers

Collaborate with Pediatrics, Family Practice, and OB/GYN departments

Assist in organizing and preparing educational and marketing materials related to breastfeeding programs

Provide direct patient care consistent with the RN scope of practice

Participate in peer review, performance improvement, and quality assurance initiatives

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in MHS GENESIS and other clinical systems

Support emergency response procedures and infection control protocols

Participate in the Family Advocacy Program requirements

Attend required annual military facility training (infection control, disaster preparedness, CBRNE, etc.)

Provide in-service education and clinical guidance to support staff as needed

Why Join Jackson Healthcare Government Services?

Opportunity to support active-duty military families

Structured and collaborative clinical environment

Long-term government contract stability

Dedicated credentialing and onboarding assistance

If you are a compassionate RN with lactation certification and a passion for maternal-child health, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join Jackson Healthcare Government Services at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Job Tags

Long term contract, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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