RN Mother Baby Support Specialist

St Johns Regional Medical Center; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California, is hiring a perinatal lactation specialist to provide comprehensive mother-baby lactation support and nursing care for outpatients and inpatients in the perinatal/maternal/newborn setting.

The role includes conducting lactation assessments, education, and consultation, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe newborn care and informed decisions for families.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California (CA RN) required
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required
• BLS certification required at hire

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mother-baby and lactation support by assessing breastfeeding needs and delivering education to mothers and families.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care through comprehensive patient assessment and care planning.
• Educate, advocate, and support patients and families with culturally responsive information and resources.
• Promote newborn safety by adhering to infection prevention, security, and fall-prevention measures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, communicate during handoffs, document accurately, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lactation support

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CA RN license

IBCLC certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In keeping with Dignity Health philosophy and values, this specialist provides a variety of specialty services to Outpatients and Inpatients in the perinatal/maternal/newborn setting. These services, include but are not limited to lactation assessment, support, education and consultation; instruction in various maternal/infant education programs, and facilitates the breast pump rental program.

• Provide specialized mother-baby and lactation support by maintaining current lactation knowledge/certification, assessing breastfeeding needs, and providing individualized education and support to mothers, newborns, and families.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care through comprehensive patient assessment, individualized care planning, timely interventions, pain management, monitoring for changes in condition, and evaluation of patient responses to care.
• Educate, advocate, and support patients and families by addressing physical and emotional needs, promoting informed decision‑making, providing culturally responsive education, and connecting families with appropriate resources.
• Promote newborn, patient, and workplace safety by following infection prevention and standard precautions, maintaining newborn security, identifying and reporting abuse or neglect, preventing falls and injuries, and responding appropriately to emergencies or patient deterioration.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team by communicating effectively during handoffs, coordinating care, appropriately delegating and supervising staff, maintaining accurate documentation, participating in quality improvement and education initiatives, and supporting professional standards and hospital policies.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year health education experience and lactation assessment, facilitation, and support experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: CA RN, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - BLS, upon hire
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, upon hire
• Certified Lactation Counser, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing or health education or related field, preferred
• Masters Other, preferred

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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