Registered NurseLactation Consultant (Maternal Child Dept, Postpartum)
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Matrix Providers is hiring a
Registered Nurse—Lactation Consultant (Maternal Child Dept,
Postpartum) to join our team of talented professionals providing
healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families
at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA. Employment Status: Fulltime
Compensation: This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
Schedule: Mon-Sun 6:30 am -6:00 pm. 8.5 to 10.5 hour shifts. Shall
provide services approximately one (1) weekend per month on a
rotational basis. Typical shifts include 0730-1600 or 0800-1630.
Final decision made by the clinic. Benefits: Competitive financial
package with a comprehensive insurance package including health,
dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid
Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan Requirements:
Education: Associates Degree of Nursing Experience: Possess a
minimum of 1 year experience as an RN within the last two years
Certifications : Board Certification. Possess and maintain
certification as a lactation consultant as determined by the
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). In
addition to Basic Life Support (BLS), possess and maintain
certification of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Licensure:
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a
Registered Nurse. Possess and maintain certification as a lactation
consultant. Job Summary: Actively promote breastfeeding and develop
and implement standards of care and guidelines for assisting
breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization as well as
existing programs, such as: OB, Childbirth Education, and
Breastfeeding classes. Be responsible for organizing information
and preparing marketing material to promote breastfeeding,
collaborating with Department Heads from Pediatrics, Family
Practice, and OB/GYN for patient care education. INDKF
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