Lactation Consultant (RN) - Mother Infant Unit - PRN

About the Role

Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Responsibilities by Level

• Clinical Nurse I: Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse II: Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse III: Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• For Hire (All Levels): Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• For Continued Employment (All Levels): Current RN licensure in Virginia; AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Clinical Nurse I: None required. Preferred: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Clinical Nurse II: 12 to 24 months RN experience. Preferred: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Clinical Nurse III: 3 years of clinical experience. Preferred: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice; Certification in specialty area

Education Requirements

• Required (All Levels): Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
• Preferred (All Levels): Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Independent Actions Required

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice

Supervisory Responsibilities

Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Schedule

Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

Pay

• Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
• Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
• Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58