Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Organization:ABSMC-Ashby CampusPosition 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
    EXPERIENCEMinimum 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 KNOWLEDGEExcellent communication skillsExcellent maternal/infant assessment skillsAbility to effectively prioritize work responsibilitiesExcellent documentation skillsEffective teaching skillsFlexibility in a changing environmentLicense/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 AffairsEducation:Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)Job Shift:EveningsSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:28Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This 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.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ SHIFT_NEXMPT_PM_8_40

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