Registered Nurse- Women's Health Program Combined (IBCLC)

The Registered Nurse Women's Health Program Combined (IBCLC) serves as a specialized, integrated member of the VA Loma Linda Women's Health team, functioning as the Maternity Care Coordinator and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) This comprehensive role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of reproductive health services across the continuum, pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum care for women Veterans. Located at VA Clinic Redlands, CA.

Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent ensures seamless, Veteran-centered care by providing clinical expertise, care management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with both VA and community providers. This position is critical to optimizing outcomes, improving patient satisfaction, and supporting the Women's Health program's commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care. Also: Serve as the primary point of contact for pregnant Veterans, providing education, navigation, and support throughout prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases. Coordinate all aspects of maternity care, including referrals, scheduling, and communication between Veterans, VA providers, and community maternity care partners. Track maternity care episodes, ensure timely follow-up, and document all care activities in CPRS Screen for psychosocial needs, social determinants of health, mental health, and substance use, ensuring appropriate referrals and follow-up. Facilitate multidisciplinary case conferences as needed for complex cases. Provide expert lactation assessment, support, and counseling to Veterans during prenatal and postpartum periods. Conduct individualized breastfeeding/chest feeding education, addressing common and complex lactation challenges. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized feeding plans, including for Veterans with medical or psychosocial complexities. Educate staff and providers on lactation best practices and promote a breast feeding friendly environment. Maintain IBCLC certification and participate in ongoing professional development. Ensure seamless transitions between fertility, maternity, and lactation services, minimizing care fragmentation. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in CPRS/VistA, supporting care continuity and quality reporting. Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to women's reproductive health, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices. Provide education and outreach to Veterans and staff regarding available women's health services, including maternity, and lactation support. Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training in maternity, lactation, and infertility care. Serve as a resource and mentor for Women's Health staff in areas of maternity care and lactation Collaborate with VA and community partners to enhance care coordination and service delivery. Optimized Clinical Outcomes: Improved health metrics and high Veteran satisfaction across the reproductive care continuum. Streamlined Coordination: Measurable reduction in care fragmentation, communication gaps, and missed appointments. Increased Utilization & Compliance: Higher engagement with VA reproductive benefits and consistent achievement of national quality benchmarks. Enhanced Competency: Elevated health literacy for Veterans and increased clinical expertise among the interdisciplinary team. Preferred Experience: Maternity Care Coordination, Lactation Consultation, Women's Health Clinic, Primary Care Clinic, Outpatient Clinic, Emergency Department, Nursing Facility, Chronic Disease Management, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-Time, Mon.- Fri. 0800-1630. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.