IBCLC Neonatal Lactation Consultant (RN)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Lactation Consultant with RN licensure to support breastfeeding in the NICU and other inpatient units. The role requires IBCLC certification or progress toward it within 3 months and flexibility to rotate across UCSF Medical Center locations.

The successful candidate will provide education to families and staff, utilize the nursing process for assessment and care, and work within an interdisciplinary nursing team to ensure safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Two years of recent clinical RN or Lactation Consultant experience in a level III NICU with surgical patient population.
• Proficiency in caring for extreme low birth weight neonates and neonates with congenital anomalies such as Pre-Operative CHD.
• IBCLC certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist women and infants in the ICU nursery and other inpatient services with establishing and maintaining breastfeeding.
• Promote long-term breastfeeding success through consultation and support services.
• Develop and evaluate breastfeeding education for families, patients, and staff.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Lactation consulting

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

IBCLC Certification

RN Licensure in CA

BSN (Preferred)

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Lactation Consultant with RN licensure to support breastfeeding in the NICU and other inpatient units. The role requires IBCLC certification or progress toward it within 3 months and flexibility to rotate across UCSF Medical Center locations.

The successful candidate will provide education to families and staff, utilize the nursing process for assessment and care, and work within an interdisciplinary nursing team to ensure safe, therapeutic