Lactation Consultant - Postpartum

MPF Federal is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) – Lactation Consultant to support the Maternal Child Department (Postpartum) at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. This position is designated as mission essential and requires onsite clinical support during all scheduled clinic hours, including federally recognized holidays.

The RN Lactation Consultant will promote, protect, and support breastfeeding initiatives across the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) while delivering patient-centered care in accordance with established nursing standards, hospital policies, and evidence-based lactation practices.

Primary Service

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 0600–1800
Shift Length: 8.5 to 10.5-hour shifts
Meal Break: 30–60 minute uncompensated meal break
Weekend Requirement: Approximately one (1) weekend per month on a rotational basis
Scheduling: Varied shifts Sunday through Saturday
Maximum

Hours:

Not to exceed eighty (80) hours per two-week period, inclusive of weekend and holiday services
Holiday Requirement: Services required on all federally recognized holidays

Recognized holidays include:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

This labor category is designated as mission essential
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The contract worker must be a United States Citizen and must be available to provide services during all scheduled clinic hours, including holidays.

In the event of unplanned facility closures due to natural disaster, military emergency, severe weather, pandemic, or Government-directed closure (outside of planned closures), the contract worker will be compensated for personal services during the closure.

The Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant will provide services within the scope of practice and clinic policies, including but not limited to:

• Actively promote breastfeeding throughout the Medical Treatment Facility
• Develop and implement standards of care and breastfeeding guidelines
• Support existing programs including OB, Childbirth Education, and Breastfeeding classes
• Collaborate with Pediatrics, Family Practice, and OB/GYN departments to support coordinated patient education
• Organize and prepare educational and marketing materials to promote breastfeeding initiatives
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for breastfeeding mothers and healthcare staff

• Provide comprehensive lactation consultations to postpartum patients
• Perform breastfeeding assessments including latch evaluation, milk transfer, feeding patterns, and maternal-infant interaction
• Educate mothers and families on breastfeeding techniques, positioning, pumping, milk storage, and newborn feeding cues
• Develop individualized lactation care plans and provide follow-up support as appropriate
• Assess and manage common lactation complications including engorgement, mastitis, nipple trauma, low milk supply, and related concerns
• Respond effectively and calmly in emergency patient situations in accordance with established protocols
• Anticipate potential problems and intervene appropriately

• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care
• Maintain legible records in accordance with clinic directives
• Operate and maintain proficiency in automated systems including MHS GENESIS, ADS, CIS, and other clinical information systems
• Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) activities as directed
• Maintain and respond to DOD email and voicemail communications as required

• Maintain productivity comparable to peers performing similar services
• Participate in peer review and the MTF Performance Improvement Program
• Comply with infection control policies, aseptic techniques, and universal precautions
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of infectious waste
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program,…