Lactation Consultant, RN

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to all applicable patients. Facilitates lactation education, resources and support to patients and healthcare providers including nurses, mid-wives, physicians, educators, and social service personnel ensuring services provided are consistent with organizational policies, applicable research and current standards. Delivers individual and classroom lactation education as needed. Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California • CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor or IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience as a Lactation Consultant

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Maternal-infant assessment skills. • Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines. • Interpersonal and customer service skills. • Ability to gather data to complete reports on a timely basis. • Written and verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions: