Scripps Health

Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region located in the heart of Hillcrest.. We invite you to join the Scripps Mercy San Diego Maternal Child Health team as a Lactation Consultant.. As a Lactation consultant, you will provide all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents.. Requirements Requirements Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: ·BSN.·Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby Couplet Care and/or NICU.Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: ·Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program.. ·Current IBCLC Certification OR previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience.

lactation consultant

Job DescriptionThis is a Casual/Per-Diem position with a 12-hour night shift schedule on variable days of the week including weekends and holidays.Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital – Hillcrest.Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.Why join Scripps Health?AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 20232023 PEOPLE Companies that CareFortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is located in the heart of Hillcrest. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region located in the heart of Hillcrest. We invite you to join the Scripps Mercy San Diego Maternal Child Health team as a Lactation Consultant.As a Lactation consultant, you will provide all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents. In addition, you will…·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. Position Pay Range: $57.00-$81.60/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. Requirements Requirements Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: ·BSN.·Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby Couplet Care and/or NICU.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 from American Heart Association.·Current IBCLC Certification OR previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience.·Current Advanced NRP (AAP-Issued 7th or 8th edition) #LI-KL1

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