Lactation Consultant: Educator, Mentor & Newborn Nutrition

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Lactation professional to empower new parents toward lactation goals and optimal infant nutrition. You will educate, assess, and tailor care prenatally and postpartum while collaborating with clinicians to ensure integrated support.

You will lead lactation rounds, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to the WHO/Unicef baby-friendly ten steps, maintaining competency through ongoing education and practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in lactation education.
• Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or CLC credential.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Fire Safety training to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or IBCLC credential.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the educational curriculum in breastfeeding policy for pregnant/postpartum patients and families.
• Assist director in developing and coordinating education and training for nursing staff in women's services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education delivery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IBCLC

CLC

CPR (BLS)

NRP

Fire Safety (within 90 days)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Lactation professional to empower new parents toward lactation goals and optimal infant nutrition. You will educate, assess, and tailor care prenatally and postpartum while collaborating with clinicians to ensure integrated support.

You will lead lactation rounds, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to the WHO/Unicef baby-friendly ten steps, maintaining competency through ongoing education and practice.