LACTATION CONSULTANT

Overview

St. John's Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Responsibilities

In keeping with the Dignity Health's health care philosophy the certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is an expert in the management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad acting as coach consultant teacher and lactation expert. Provides education to patients and staff in formal and informal settings. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Maternity Center Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatrics and OB nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide continuity of care upon discharge. The position provides inpatient and outpatient lactation support and services to breast- feeding mothers / infants by physician or nurse referral. Participate in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidence based lactation services and to improve clinical outcomes. Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of standards of practice guidelines policies procedures and protocols within area of lactation and breastfeeding to meet goals and objectives of St. John's Regional Medical Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Lactation Education certificate required.
* Minimum of two years' experience in Obstetrics.
* Specific training and certification in the area of lactation and breastfeeding.
* Current BLS;
* Current CLC, or CLE, or CLEC, or CBS.

Preferred Qualifications:

* IBCLC certification
* Consultant experience in an acute care setting and outpatient clinical experience
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing Health Education or related field is highly desirable. Master's degree preferred.
* Bilingual in Spanish

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