Lactation Specialist - Mother/Baby - Mercy San Diego - (Part-Time) Nights - SCRIPPS HEALTH : Job Details

This is a Part-Time (48 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks) position with 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule on variable days of the week that may include weekends and holidays.

Position is 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.

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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 Specialist.

As a Lactation Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Provides lactation education services in the absence of the Lactation Consultant.
• Identifies the need for and completing a lactation evaluation of assigned inpatients 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 education.
• Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided.
• Working collaboratively with the Lactation Consultant(s) and other 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:

• BS in related field.
• Previous lactation support 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 BLS for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association.
• Current IBCLC certification.

Job: Clinical Support

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO, 4077 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2024, 8:31:51 PM

Benefit Status: PT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 30.83 - Maximum Rate (USD): 45.71

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.