We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** ABSMC-Ashby Campus **Position Overview:** • The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation consultation and education for breastfeeding mothers at Alta Bates Medical Center regardless of age, race, religion, ability, and economic or social status. • The Lactation Consultant has excellent assessment and implementation skills to assist the breastfeeding mother attain her individual goals. **Job Description** : Job Description **EDUCATION** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE** RN-Registered Nurse of California Required BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required CLE-Certified Lactation Educator upon hire Required IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 2 years of employment Required **EXPERIENCE** Minimum of two years experience in perinatal nursing or perinatal education Preferred. Minimum two years experience counseling breastfeeding women Preferred. Experience supporting breastfeeding in NICU preferred **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** Excellent communication skills Excellent maternal/infant assessment skills Ability to effectively prioritize work responsibilities Excellent documentation skills Effective teaching skills Flexibility in a changing environment **Job Shift:** Evenings **Schedule:** Short Hour **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** Every other Weekend **Benefits:** No **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 12 **Employee Status:** Short Hour Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $86.68 to $114.41 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._