Lactation Consultant, RN

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to all applicable patients. Facilitates lactation education, resources and support to patients and healthcare providers including nurses, mid-wives, physicians, educators, and social service personnel ensuring services provided are consistent with organizational policies, applicable research and current standards. Delivers individual and classroom lactation education as needed. Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN-Registered Nurse of California
CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor or IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2+ years of experience as a Lactation Consultant
Maternal-infant assessment skills.
Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines.
Interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to gather data to complete reports on a timely basis.
Written and verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher (BSN)

Responsibilities

Provides breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to all applicable patients.
Facilitates lactation education, resources and support to patients and healthcare providers including nurses, mid-wives, physicians, educators, and social service personnel ensuring services provided are consistent with organizational policies, applicable research and current standards.
Delivers individual and classroom lactation education as needed.
Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.