Lactation consultant rn, newborn nursery

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

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

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:

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EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of an RN program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California
IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience

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.

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Job Shift:

Evenings

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:

20

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range:

$82.48 to $115.46 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.