Inpatient Lactation Specialist & Newborn Care Mentor

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA seeks a lactation services professional to provide inpatient lactation support and newborn care, adapting care to diverse family backgrounds. You will collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to ensure a successful start to breastfeeding and comprehensive follow-up.

The role emphasizes education, staff mentoring, and protocol development within a multidisciplinary Perinatal team, with a part-time schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Education and work experience: HS or GED preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years' relevant experience preferred.
• Experience teaching health education classes and facilitating support groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides newborn assessment and lactation support coordinating with nursing and physicians.
• Educates staff on breastfeeding and newborn care and mentors care teams.
• Coordinates care plans for hospital admissions, referrals, and lactation services.
• Develops and updates lactation protocols with the health care team.

Skills

Certified Lactation Consultant

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telephonic lactation support

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA seeks a lactation services professional to provide inpatient lactation support and newborn care, adapting care to diverse family backgrounds. You will collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to ensure a successful start to breastfeeding and comprehensive follow-up.

The role emphasizes education, staff mentoring, and protocol development within a multidisciplinary Perinatal team, with a part-time schedule and competitive compensation.