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

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding in the NICU and other inpatient services. The role emphasizes consultation and education for families, patients, and staff, with the need to rotate across UCSF Medical Center locations.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years in a NICU setting, IBCLC certification or eligibility within 3 months, and valid California RN licensure with CPR/BLS/NRP. Flexibility to work across all UCSF sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent clinical RN NICU experience.
• IBCLC certification within 3 months of hire or eligible for certification.
• California RN license and current CPR/BLS/NRP certifications.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Support breastfeeding initiation and maintenance for mothers and infants in NICU and inpatient units.
• Provide education and counseling to families, patients, and staff on breastfeeding best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and lactation plans.

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.

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

About Us

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 our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html