• Lactation Consultant, RN

    Sutter Health (Burlingame, CA)


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

    Organization:

    MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    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** :

    EDUCATION:

    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

     

    Associate's degree or higher

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    RN-Registered Nurse of California

     

    CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor or IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant

     

    BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    1+ years of experience as a Lactation Consultant

    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:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Part Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Every other Weekend

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    28

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

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

     

    Pay Range is $86.68 to $114.41 / 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._ _​_