Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant - ERP International

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant for a full-time position in support of the Labor & Delivery unit at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA.  Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity.  www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care 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 be named a 2024 Top Workplace by The Washington Post! 5 Years Running

Full-time W2 Options:
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, 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:

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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 Birthing Center, Pediatric Clinic and Family Residency 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 for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format 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: Minimum Associates Degree of Nursing
* Experience: Minimum one year relevant experience within the last 2 years

* License: Active, unrestricted RN license

* Board Certification: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

* Life Support Certifications: BLS

* Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

Pay Scale: $70/hr to $90/hr, to be determined based on employment options, qualifications, experience, and location