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 Typical Experience: 2 years recent relevant experience Seasoned acute hospital Lactation RN - preferred 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: 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: 12 Employee Status: Short Hour Pay Range is $78.91 to $103.37 / 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.
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 Typical Experience: 2 years recent relevant experience Seasoned acute hospital Lactation RN - preferred 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: 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: 12 Employee Status: Short Hour Pay Range is $78.91 to $103.37 / 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.