Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

Sutter Health

Berkeley, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$86.68–$114.41 Per Hour
LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
POSTED
13 days ago
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.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE


+ RN-Registered Nurse of California Required

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required

+ CLE-Certified Lactation Educator Required

+ IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 2 years of employment Required


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


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:


Day/Evening


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:


24


Employee Status:


Regular


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 $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._

About the Company

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/