Lactation Specialist - Maternal Child Health - Encinitas - Casual/Per-Diem
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a Casual/Per-Diem 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
- Provide lactation education services
- Identify the need for and complete a lactation evaluation of assigned inpatients or outpatients with lactation problems or concerns
- Develop and implement an evidence-based plan of care and communicate data pertinent to the patient's health/situation
- Evaluate patient's progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge education, if inpatient
- Keep accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided
- Work collaboratively with the Lactation Consultant(s) and other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care
- Demonstrate ability to perform all required competencies
- Demonstrate 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
Requirements
- Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program
- Current IBCLC certification
- Current BLS for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behavior
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
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.