Lactation Consultant RN, Newborn Nursery

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

18h

About The Position

Provides breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to applicable patients. Facilitates lactation education, resources, and support for patients and healthcare providers—including nurses, midwives, physicians, educators, and social service personnel—ensuring services 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. This is a regular, part-time, non-exempt position at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. The schedule is evenings, with 8-hour shifts and 20 weekly hours. Days of the week are variable, and every other weekend is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBLCE) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Maternal-infant assessment skills.
Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines.
Interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to gather data and complete reports on a timely basis.
Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to applicable patients.
Facilitate lactation education, resources, and support for patients and healthcare providers.
Ensure services are consistent with organizational policies, applicable research, and current standards.
Deliver individual and classroom lactation education as needed.
Evaluate specific lactation problems by telephone and develop a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.