• Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

    Sutter Health (Berkeley, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    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

     

    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

    EXPERIENCE

    Minimum 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 KNOWLEDGE

    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:

    Evenings

    Schedule:

    Short Hour

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Every other Weekend

    Benefits:

    No

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    12

    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 $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._