Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

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• 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.

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EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California Required
CLE-Certified Lactation Educator upon hire Required
IBLCE-International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 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

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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.

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.