IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Educator (RN) - Day Shift

St. Francis Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 6,809,000 - 8,775,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will promote breastfeeding, collaborate with physicians and departments, and manage supplies and data entry in the EMR. The role requires an RN license and IBCLC certification, with BLS and NRP within defined timelines; EPIC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• IBCLC within 6 months of hire and RN license are required.
• BLS certification must be current at hire and maintained.
• NRP certification within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• 1–2 years of prior lactation/clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with data management and entry in hospital systems.
• EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled lactation care and instruction to mothers and infants throughout the facility, inpatient and outpatient.
• Promote breastfeeding and facilitate change in clinical settings using evidence-based care management.
• Contact physicians, patients and departments to coordinate patient care in the department.
• Order breast pumps and supplies and restock as needed.
• Accurately enter information in the hospital EMR and manage CMQCC data.
• Educate nursing staff and facilitate educational classes for patients.

Education

RN license

IBCLC certification

BLS (AHA) certificate

NRP (AAP) certification

EPIC experience

1-2 years experience

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will promote breastfeeding, collaborate with physicians and departments, and manage supplies and data entry in the EMR. The role requires an RN license and IBCLC certification, with BLS and NRP within defined timelines; EPIC experience is preferred.