A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.
Lactation Consultant RN, Newborn Nursery Sutter Health - 3.8 Sacramento, CA Job Details Part-time $78.91 - $103.37 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications RN License BLS Certification IBCLC Full Job Description We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center -
Sacramento 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 :
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EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of an RN program
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
2 years recent relevant experience
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. #LI-LS1
Job Shift:
Varied Schedule:
Short Hour Shift Hours:
8 Days of the
Week:
Variable Weekend Requirements:
As Needed Benefits:
No Unions:
No Position Status:
Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:
16
Employee Status:
Short Hour Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $78.91 to $103.37 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
