Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a Full-Time (64 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks), with an 8-hour night shift schedule, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends.
Hours are typically 6/7pm to 2:30/3:30am.
Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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 2023
- 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
- Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties.
We invite you to join our highly engaged Mother/Baby team of Lactation Consultants.
As a Lactation Consultant you will provide all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents. In addition…
- 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
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- BSN preferred.
- Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby couplet care and/or NICU.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Completion of a valid certified 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 Advanced NRP (AAP-Issued 7th or 8th edition).
- Current IBCLC Certification OR previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience.
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.
Position Pay Range: $57.00-$81.60/hour