Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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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 or equivalent
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 required
Experience:
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 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
Organization:Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Referral Bonus: No
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Evening
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Varied Days
Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend
Schedule: Part Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:56
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted
Schedule/Shift: Part Time/ Evening
Keywords: Sutter Health, Berkeley , Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants, Professions , Berkeley, California
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