Lactation Consultation/Educator - OB Acute
About The Position
St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service! The Lactation Consultant will provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants throughout the healthcare facility, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit and restocks supplies as needed. Accurately enters information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system. Manages CMQCC data. Does education for nursing staff. Helps facilitate educational classes for patients as well.
Requirements
- IBCLC required within 6 months of hire.
- RN license required.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- NRP (AAP) within 30 days upon hire and maintain current
- One to two years previous experience preferred
- Experience using computers for data management and entry
- EPIC experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants throughout the healthcare facility, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management.
- Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department.
- Orders breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit and restocks supplies as needed.
- Accurately enters information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system.
- Manages CMQCC data.
- Does education for nursing staff.
- Helps facilitate educational classes for patients as well.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
