Sutter Health
Lactation Consultant
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. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Certification & Licensure: RN-Registered Nurse of California CLC-Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Department Required Certification & Licensure: NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Preferred. 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. Job Shift: Day/Evening Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Pay Range is $86.68 to $114.41 / hour
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. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Certification & Licensure: RN-Registered Nurse of California CLC-Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Department Required Certification & Licensure: NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Preferred. 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. Job Shift: Day/Evening Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Pay Range is $86.68 to $114.41 / hour