Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Hayward
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

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.Qualifications:Education, Licensures and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - BSN required orequivalent education/experience
• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN upon hire required
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - IBCLC within 2 years of employment required
• Basic Life Support Certification - BCLS upon hire required
• Certified Lactation Educator upon hire requiredExperience:
  • Minimum of two years experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education preferred
  • Minimum two years experience counseling breastfeeding women. preferred
  • Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferredSkills 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 environmentOrganization:Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: EveningShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:56Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Part Time/ Eveningby Jobble

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