IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Nurse Educator

California Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Lactation professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition through evidence-based education, assessment, and personalized support in prenatal and postpartum care.

You will develop care plans, address feeding challenges, and collaborate with medical teams to ensure integrated lactation support and adherence to Baby-Friendly practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year lactation education experience.
• Certification from a recognized lactation program (IBCLC or CLC).
• CPR certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program mandatory.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or IBCLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized lactation support prenatally and postpartum.
• Address feeding challenges and develop personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure integrated lactation support.
• Lead lactation rounds for postpartum moms and NICU cases.
• Mentor and train staff in women’s services.
• Maintain competency and continuing education in lactation.
• Support the Baby-Friendly ten steps and WHO/UNICEF practices.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor)

Tools

CPR

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Fire Safety Training

Job description

California Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Lactation professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition through evidence-based education, assessment, and personalized support in prenatal and postpartum care.

You will develop care plans, address feeding challenges, and collaborate with medical teams to ensure integrated lactation support and adherence to Baby-Friendly practices.