Allied Health - Lactation Consultant

Cynet Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Allied Health Lactation Consultant to support postpartum mothers and NICU patients. As a Registered Nurse with lactation expertise, you will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate lactation care across units, and contribute to policy development and staff education.

The role may require weekend work and floating between facilities, with a 13-week duration and day shifts. Current IBCLC and BLS certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with lactation specialization or RI IBCLC certification.
• 1 year experience preferred; NICU experience preferred.
• Current IBCLC and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation consultant services to inpatient mothers on the postpartum unit.
• Support NICU and Pediatrics mothers with lactation planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop and update relevant policies and procedures; educate health team.
• Participate in discharge planning and follow-up for lactation services.
• Possible weekend shifts and cross-facility coverage.

Skills

Lactation consultant

RN

NICU experience

IBCLC license

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Allied Health - Lactation Consultant

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Lactation Consultant

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 17:00)

Experience: 1 year experience preferred; NICU experience preferred

License: Current IBCLC

Certifications: BLS certification required

Must-Have: Current IBCLC and BLS certification

Description:Major duties include providing Lactation Consultant services to inpatient mothers on the post-partum unit.Services also extend to mothers of infants in the NICU and Pediatrics.Responsibilities include direct assessment, planning, intervening, and evaluating lactation services.Development of relevant policies and procedures is required.Education for the health team is a key component of the role.Participation in discharge planning and follow-up activities related to lactation consultation services is necessary.Some weekends may be required.Floating between facilities is expected.