Evening Lactation Educator — Support Mothers

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

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.