Lactation Consultant - NICU - La Jolla - Part-time

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (40 hours per pay period) position with a 8-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week including weekend and holiday rotation. Position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We invite you to join our Maternal Child Health team working in the NICU as a Lactation Consultant.

Requirements

• Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behavior.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Experience in NICU.
• Current RN license.
• Current BLS for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association.
• Current IBCLC Certification OR previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience.
• Current Advanced NRP (AAP-Issued 7th or 8th edition).

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Experience in Labor and Delivery and/or Mother-Baby Couplet Care.

Responsibilities

• Provides all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents.
• Identifies the need for and complete a lactation assessment of patients with lactation problems or concerns.
• Developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrating the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient's health/situation.
• Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient's progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge planning.
• Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided.
• Working collaboratively with members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Demonstrating ability to perform all required competencies.
• Demonstrating age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Benefits

• transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level