Lactation Consultant, Women & Infants

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

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview

• The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation consultation and education for breastfeeding mothers at Alta Bates Medical Center regardless of age, race, religion, ability, and economic or social status.
• The Lactation Consultant has excellent assessment and implementation skills to assist the breastfeeding mother attain her individual goals.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required
• CLE-Certified Lactation Educator Required
• IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 2 years of employment Required

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education Preferred. Minimum two years of experience counseling breastfeeding women Preferred.
• Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferred

Skills And Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent maternal/infant assessment skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize work responsibilities
• Excellent documentation skills
• Effective teaching skills
• Flexibility in a changing environment

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

28

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $90.58 to $126.81 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.