IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Educator (RN)

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to provide evidence-based lactation care for mothers and infants across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will promote breastfeeding, manage orders and supplies, document in the EMR, and support nursing staff through education and CMQCC data handling. RN licensure and IBCLC certification within 6 months, plus BLS and NRP, are required; EPIC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification required within 6 months of hire.
• RN license required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• NRP (AAP) within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• One to two years previous experience preferred.
• Experience using computers for data management and entry.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation care and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order and restock breastfeeding/pump supplies; enter data into the EMR.
• Promote breastfeeding and support evidence-based care management.
• Coordinate with physicians, patients, and departments to ensure care continuity.
• Educate nursing staff and assist with educational classes for patients.

Skills

IBCLC

RN license

BLS (AHA)

NRP (AAP)

Data management

EMR entry

Tools

EPIC

Job description

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to provide evidence-based lactation care for mothers and infants across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will promote breastfeeding, manage orders and supplies, document in the EMR, and support nursing staff through education and CMQCC data handling. RN licensure and IBCLC certification within 6 months, plus BLS and NRP, are required; EPIC experience is preferred.