Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

Sutter Health • Part-time • Berkeley, CA, US • 1w ago

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Organization

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

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.

Job Description

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

RN-Registered Nurse of California Required

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required

CLE-Certified Lactation Educator upon hire Required

IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 2 years of employment Required

Experience

Minimum of two years experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education Required. Minimum two years experience counseling breastfeeding women Required.

Skills And Knowledge

Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferred

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

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.95 to $109.48 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.