Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant

Registered Nurse (RN) – Lactation Consultant (Pediatric Department) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – Portsmouth, VA Serve Military Families in a Meaningful Way Schedule & Work Hours Year‑long 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 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. Benefits Opportunity to support active‑duy 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr