Certified Lactation Consultant (RN) - (BCH - Mission Bay)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Lactation Consultant with RN licensure to support breastfeeding in the NICU and other inpatient units. The role requires IBCLC certification or progress toward it within 3 months and flexibility to rotate across UCSF Medical Center locations.

The successful candidate will provide education to families and staff, utilize the nursing process for assessment and care, and work within an interdisciplinary nursing team to ensure safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Two years of recent clinical RN or Lactation Consultant experience in a level III NICU with surgical patient population.
• Proficiency in caring for extreme low birth weight neonates and neonates with congenital anomalies such as Pre-Operative CHD.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist women and infants in the ICU nursery and other inpatient services with establishing and maintaining breastfeeding.
• Promote long-term breastfeeding success through consultation and support services.
• Develop and evaluate breastfeeding education for families, patients, and staff.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Lactation consulting

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

IBCLC Certification

RN Licensure in CA

BSN (Preferred)

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Provides assistance to women and infants in the Intensive Care Nursery and in other inpatient services who are attempting to establish and/or maintain breastfeeding. Promotes long term breastfeeding success through consultation and support services. Develops, implements and evaluates breastfeeding education for families, patients, and staff. This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical RN or Lactation Consultant experience in a level III Intensive Care Nursery with a surgical patient population


• Proficiency in providing care for the extreme low birth weight infants and neonates with congenital anomalies such as Pre-Operative Congenital Heart Disease


• International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire


• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Current IBCLC Licensure/Certifications:


• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.


• Current healthcare provider CPR certification


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification


• Current IBCLC

License / Certification

Registered Nurse

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.