Lactation Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Diego CA United States Scripps Health Full time

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.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

  1. Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
  2. 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
  3. Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
  4. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
  5. Nearly 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.

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:

  1. Providing lactation education services in the absence of the Lactation Consultant.
  2. Identifying the need for and completing a lactation evaluation of assigned inpatients with lactation problems or concerns.
  3. Developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrating the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient's health/situation.
  4. Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient's progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge education.
  5. Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided.
  6. Working collaboratively with the Lactation Consultant(s) and other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
  7. Demonstrating ability to perform all required competencies.
  8. Demonstrating age-specific care as established for area and job title.
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