As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

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Job Description

Lactation Consultant is a professional health care provider who has the knowledge and communication skills necessary to assist mothers choosing to breastfeed their babies.

Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing BSN preferred

Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Current RN license in the State of Virginia IBCLC required within two years of hire Current BCLS certification

Qualifications
Attends yearly in-service programs Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
9 A Educators

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.