Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant

Registered Nurse (RN) – Lactation Consultant

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.