• RN Lactation Specialist

    Dignity Health (Redwood City, CA)


    Responsibilities

    Serves as a consultant to hospital staff on the Perinatal In-Patient Unit, Newborn Intensive Care Unit and MSO as needed. Provides in-patients with information regarding postpartum support services and offers in-patient education and clinical assistance related to breastfeeding. Provides out-patient breastfeeding counseling, education and support. Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans as outlined by the Compliance program.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    Education Level

    Education Details

    Grace Period

     

    And/Or

    Experience

    Experience Details

    Required/Preferred

    And/Or

     

    Bachelors Of Nursing

     

    in healthcare related

     

    field

     

    upon hire

     

    or

     

    or equivalent professional

     

    experience.

     

    Preferred

     

    and

     

    upon hire

     

    1-3 years

     

    Minimum of two years experience in

     

    perinatal care in health care setting

    Required

    and

     

    upon hire

     

    1-3 years

    1-2 years of experience with a minimum of

    1 year in area of related field

     

    Preferred

     

    Licensure and Certifications

     

    Licenses/Certifications

     

    Compact Accepted

     

    Grace Period

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    And/Or

     

    Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA)

    N/A

    upon hire

     

    Preferred

     

    and

     

    Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

    N/A

    upon hire

    Required

    and

     

    Driver's License: CA (AUTO:CA)

    N/A

    upon hire

    Required

    Additional Minimum Requirements

     

    Time Frame

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    Overview

     

    About Sequoia Hospital – Hello Humankindness

     

    Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

     

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    Pay Range

    $54.95 - $81.74 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.