LACTATION CONSULTANT

Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Location: La Jolla, CA

Career Area: RN

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: Day

Job ID: 262005502

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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Job Description

Provides all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents. Identifies the need for and completing a lactation assessment of patients with lactation problems or concerns. Developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrating the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient’s health/situation. Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient’s progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge planning. Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided. Working collaboratively with members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Demonstrating ability to perform all required competencies. Demonstrating age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate positive behavior. Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Required Certification/Registration: Current RN license. Current BLS for Health Care Provider. Current IBCLC Certification or previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: BS in related field. Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby Couplet Care and/or NICU.

Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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