Lactation Consultant, RN
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 per diem/casual, non-exempt position with an 8-hour day shift and variable days. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The position is with Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two or more years of experience as a Lactation Consultant.
- 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 in a timely manner.
- Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher (BSN).
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 lactation problems by telephone and develop management and follow-up plans of care when indicated.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
