Lactation Consultant, Clinical Nutrition & Lactation (Per Diem)

CHOC•Orange, CA

1d•$65 - $66

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides clinical expertise, support, and education to nursing dyads within a family centered care environment. Regularly participates in professional activities including lectures, staff training, and research.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse, registered dietitian, occupational therapist, or speech/language pathologist.
Experience providing lactation assistance and education to breastfeeding mothers.
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing, dietetics, occupational therapy, or speech/language pathology AND completion of a lactation training program with eligibility to take the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant exam within 18 months of hire.
Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs.
Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems.
Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards.
Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – required within 18 months of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Licensure (RN, RD, OT, SLP).

Nice To Haves

NICU experience as a lactation consultant or in the individual’s discipline (RN, RD, OTR/L, or CCC-SLP)
Two or more years of experience as a lactation consultant.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant upon hire.

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