Registered Nurse - RN - Lactation Consultant IBCLC PRN - Southside Medical Center

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.Southside Regional Medical Center is your community health care provider, a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Bon Secours – Southside Medical Center serves the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee and Chester and the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry and Southern Chesterfield.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 FunctionsConducts 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 QualificationsRequired Minimum Education : 2 Year / Associates DegreeSpecialty / Major : NursingPreferred Education : 4 year / Bachelors DegreeSpecialty / Major : NursingLicensure / Certification Required : Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse.Must possess IBCLC Certificate. ILBC certification required.Minimum QualificationsMinimum 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 plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w / AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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