Highlights
Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient''s progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge education, if inpatient. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | La Jolla, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1924 |
| Website | http://www.scripps.org/careers |
Description
Job Description - Lactation Specialist - La Jolla - Casual/Per-Diem (262004186)
Job Description
Lactation Specialist - La Jolla - Casual/Per-Diem - 262004186
Description
This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with 8-hour day shift schedule on variable days of the week including holiday and weekend rotation.
Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties.
We invite you to join our Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Maternal Child Health team as a Lactation Specialist.
As a Lactation Specialist you will provide lactation education services.
- Identifies the need for and completing a lactation evaluation of assigned inpatients or outpatients with lactation problems or concerns.
- Developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrating the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient''s health/situation.
- Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient''s progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge education, if inpatient.
- Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided.
- Working collaboratively with the Lactation Consultant(s) and other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Demonstrating ability to perform all required competencies.
- Demonstrating age-specific care as established for area and job title.
Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- BS in related field.
- Previous lactation support experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby Couplet Care and/or NICU.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behavior.
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Current BLS for Health Care Provider.
- Current IBCLC certification.
Job
: Clinical Support
Primary Location
: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
Work Locations
:
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA 92037
Organization
: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Job Posting
: Aug 5, 2026, 3:28:30 AM
Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL
Minimum Rate (USD)
: 33.39 -
Maximum Rate (USD)
: 48.28
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About Company
Change lives. Starting with yours.
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.
Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.
There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.
Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.
- Five hospital campuses
- Clinic locations throughout San Diego
- More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
- Home health care and associated support services
We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.