Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

• The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation consultation and education for breastfeeding mothers at Alta Bates Medical Center regardless of age, race, religion, ability, and economic or social status.

• The Lactation Consultant has excellent assessment and implementation skills to assist the breastfeeding mother attain her individual goals.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California Required
CLE-Certified Lactation Educator upon hire Required
IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 2 years of employment Required
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education. Minimum two years experience counseling breastfeeding women.

Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent communication skills

Excellent maternal/infant assessment skills

Ability to effectively prioritize work responsibilities

Excellent documentation skills

Effective teaching skills

Flexibility in a changing environment

License/Certifications:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, RN-Registered Nurse of California - California Department of Consumer Affairs

Education:

Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

28

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.