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Bon Secours Mercy Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactations Consultant - Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position (2-3 sentences)
Responsible for all lactation related services, programs and education and services as a resource for lactation counseling and support to the community. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts educational programs, education, and services for lactation counseling and support to the community and patients/families.
Responds timely to inquiries for requested program, education, and services for the community.
Assists in creation of resource materials to be used for programs, education, and services for lactation counseling and support to the community and patients/families.
Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Minimum Education:
2 Year/ Associates Degree
Specialty/Major:
Nursing
Preferred Education:
4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major:
Nursing
Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.
Licensure/Certification Required:
Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Must possess IBCLC Certificate. ILBC certification required.
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
Three to five years nursing experience, specifically in obstetrics and/or infant development required.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Work requires excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with mothers and a variety of professional personnel.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with NICU patients preferred. Covers NICU and OB but will flex throughout house to provide lactation support as needed.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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