ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse Lacation Consultant for a full-time position supporting the 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, AK. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional healthcare professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces!

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:
Work schedule shall be 0730-1630 Monday-Friday to include a one-hour uncompensated meal break.

Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Clinically direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

Additional Duties

• Performs comprehensive lactation assessment of the mother and her infant within the hospital setting in accordance with the policy and guidelines of postpartum and newborn nursery care required for Government beneficiaries.
• Provides comprehensive care to the perinatal mother desiring to lactate.
• Assesses mothers and newborns for normal/abnormal anatomy to determine ability to breastfeed. Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
• Integrates cultural, psychosocial, nutritional, and pharmacological aspects of breastfeeding into lactation consultant practice.
• Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding in the community, workplace, and within the health care professions.
• Maintains comprehensive client records.
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding difficulties.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities within the Perinatal Services Unit and Pediatric Clinic.
• Appropriately refers breastfeeding mothers for breast pump rentals and supplies.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all breastfeeding patients, both in-patient and out- patient.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people to inform the healthcare team of plans/actions and to teach/educate to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication formats in addressing professional issues.
• Uses excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Experience: Shall have provided a minimum of one year lactation consultant services or minimum of 1,000- hour clinical internship.
• Certification: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Life Support Certification: The candidate must possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification and Must have or successfully complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) requirements within 6 months of the hire date.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Lactation Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• IBCLC (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jber, AK 99506 (Required)

Work Location: In person