About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Position Overview
Provides breastfeeding assistance and childbirth education programs to all applicable patients. Facilitates lactation education, resources and support to patients and healthcare providers including nurses, mid-wives, physicians, educators, and social service personnel ensuring services provided are consistent with organizational policies, applicable research and current standards. Delivers individual and classroom lactation education as needed. Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.
Job Description
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher (BSN)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor or IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of experience as a Lactation Consultant
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Maternal-infant assessment skills.
- Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to gather data to complete reports on a timely basis.
- Written and verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Job Shift
Varied
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
32
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.