Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant PRN

divh2Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant/h2pInova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Lactation Consultant to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be PRN (as-needed) night shifts starting at 7:00 PM or later. Flexible shift lengths: 8, 10, or 12 hours./ppInova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation./ppFeatured Benefits:/pulliCommitted to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program./liliRetirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day./liliTuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans./liliMental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost./liliWork/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules./li/ulpRegistered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities:/pulliProvides safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in a patient- and family-centered manner./liliPerforms thorough patient assessments, interprets data, and identifies care priorities./liliDevelops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes./liliEvaluates patient progress, anticipates changes, and adjusts care plans accordingly./liliCoordinates care and discharge planning with the healthcare team and community resources./liliAdvocates for patients rights and ensures their needs and preferences are respected./liliMaintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with standards./liliCollaborates and communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines./liliServes as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor to peers and new staff./liliEngages in professional growth, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives./li/ulpMinimum Requirements:/pulliEducation: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date./liliExperience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship./liliCertification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire./liliLicensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliCurrently holds IBCLC certification/li/ulpAbout Us:/ppWe are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason were a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, were constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare./ppInova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law./ppJob Info:/pulliJob Identification 679213/liliJob Category Nursing/liliPosting Date 03/19/2026, 04:00 AM/liliLocations Inova Alexandria Hospital/liliJob Schedule Part time/li/ul/div