Stanfordmedicinechildrenshealth

Lactation Consultant

PALO ALTO, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The lactation consultants work in the inpatient setting.
Provide education, counseling, and clinical management to promote breastfeeding as the expected norm for infant nutrition.

Analyze all assessment data to develop a plan of care that is both specific to the dyad's needs and acceptable to the client.
Evaluate assessment data to develop a plan of care that is both specific to the client's needs and acceptable to the client with the scope of the Preventative Management Guidelines (PMG's).
Provide emotional support for continued breastfeeding in difficult or complicated circumstances.
Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and must obtain International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 2 years
Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.
Ability to provide leadership and influence others.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $77.89 to $88.36
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams and other primary care providers to assure optimum clinical management of lactation in order to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and provides breastfeeding education and counseling in response to the needs of clients, families, health care team members, and the community.
RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support

equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

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