• 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

    + Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required.

    + BSN Preferred

    EXPERIENCE

    + Minimum of two years of experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education Preferred. Minimum two years of experience counseling breastfeeding women Preferred.

    + Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferred

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

    + RN-Registered Nurse of California Required

    + BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required

    + IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Required

    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:

    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:

    20

    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 compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._