Lactation Consultant - Perinatal Support (Part-Time)

Sutter Health; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health in Berkeley's Alta Bates Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Lactation Consultant to provide lactation consultation and education to breastfeeding mothers, supporting families of all backgrounds. Requirements include RN licensure in California, BLS, CLE, and IBCLC within 2 years, plus at least two years of perinatal nursing or education experience; NICU experience preferred.

The role requires excellent communication, maternal/infant assessment, documentation, and teaching skills,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing — Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing — Preferred.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California — Required.
• BLS-Healthcare Provider — Required.
• CLE-Certified Lactation Educator — Required.
• IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant within 2 years of employment — Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation consultation and education to breastfeeding mothers at Alta Bates Medical Center.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment and implementation skills to help mothers meet their individual goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent maternal/infant assessment

Ability to prioritize work

Excellent documentation

Effective teaching

Flexibility in changing environment

Education

RN licensure in California

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

BLS - Healthcare Provider

CLE - Certified Lactation Educator

IBCLC within 2 years of employment

Job description

Sutter Health in Berkeley's Alta Bates Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Lactation Consultant to provide lactation consultation and education to breastfeeding mothers, supporting families of all backgrounds. Requirements include RN licensure in California, BLS, CLE, and IBCLC within 2 years, plus at least two years of perinatal nursing or education experience; NICU experience preferred.

The role requires excellent communication, maternal/infant assessment, documentation, and teaching skills,