Lactation Consultant, Clinical Nutrition & Lactation (Part Time)

CHOC • Orange, CA

9d • $50 - $83 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides clinical expertise, support, and education to nursing dyads within a family centered care environment. Regularly participates in professional activities including lectures, staff training, and research.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse, registered dietitian, occupational therapist, or speech/language pathologist.
• Experience providing lactation assistance and education to breastfeeding mothers.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs.
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards.
• Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – required within 18 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Clinical Licensure (RN, RD, OT, SLP).

Nice To Haves

• NICU experience as a lactation consultant or in the individual’s discipline (RN, RD, OTR/L, or CCC-SLP).
• Two or more years of experience as a lactation consultant.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise, support, and education to nursing dyads within a family centered care environment.
• Regularly participates in professional activities including lectures, staff training, and research.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
• Personal growth and fulfillment
• Inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree