Lactation Consultant - Maternal Child Health - Encinitas
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a Full-Time position with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes weekends and holidays. Position will rotate work caring for L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, and newborn patients. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Identifies the need for and complete 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- BSN preferred
- Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby couplet care and/or NICU
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.