Certified Lactation Educator, CLE - Obstetrics

St. Francis Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 36,120; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Certified Lactation Educator to provide education and support to breastfeeding mothers in the hospital setting.

You will promote breastfeeding, assist with hand expression, pumping and breastmilk storage, and coordinate referrals to WIC; EMR documentation and group support.

Evening, part-time role with flexible schedule; Spanish language preferred; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• CLE certificate specialized in breastfeeding required.
• One to two years previous hospital experience preferred.
• Experience using computers for consultation documentation.
• Customer-centric verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized education and support to breastfeeding mothers.
• Promote breastfeeding and assist with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management.
• Educate all mothers separated from their infants, e.g., premature infants to initiate hand expression and pumping, collection and storage of breastmilk within 6 hours after birth.
• Refer WIC participant mothers and place referrals for those needing an electric breast pump for home use.
• Enter information and consults into the hospital EMR system.
• Participate in breastfeeding support groups for inpatient new mothers.
• Lead Maternity Tours and discuss skin-to-skin and breastfeeding.
• Assist with data collection and follow-up post-discharge calls as needed; restock supplies.

Skills

Customer-centric verbal and writing

Computer literacy / EMR

Spanish speaking preferred

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

CLE certificate specialized in breastfeeding

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

The Certified Lactation Educator will provide individualized education and support to breastfeeding mothers. The CLE promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management. The CLE educates all mothers who are separated from their infants, e.g., premature infants to initiate hand expression and pumping, collection and storage of breastmilk immediately but within 6 hours after birth. The CLE will refer the WIC participant mothers to WIC and place referrals for those mothers that will need an electric breast pump for home use. The CLE will accurately enter information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system. The CLE will also participate and facilitate the breastfeeding support groups offered to all inpatient newly delivered mothers. The CLE will participate in the Maternity Tours and events and be available to lead a discussion about skin-to-skin and breastfeeding. In addition to the broad range of breastfeeding education provided to patients, the CLE will assist with collection of data and assist with follow/up post-discharge phone calls when as needed and restock supplies as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Graduate or equivalent


• Spanish speaking preferred


• CLE certificate specialized in breast feeding required.


• One to two years previous experience in hospital setting preferred


• Experience using computers for consultation documentation.


• Customer-centric verbal and writing skills

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 to $26.22. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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