Overview

St. Francis Medical Centeris one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health and Emergency and Trauma Care.  In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and designated Baby-Friendly healthcare facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Please visitwww.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!

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St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off

• 401K retirement plan

• Outstanding Medical

• Dental

• Vision coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Many more voluntary benefit options! (https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/)

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

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Responsibilities

The Lactation Consultant will provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants throughout the healthcare facility, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit and restocks supplies as needed. Accurately enters information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system. Able to assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• IBCLC required

• College degree preferred.

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

• NRP (AAP) within 30 days upon hire and maintain current

• One to two years previous experience

• Experience using computers for consultation documentation.

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.87 to $25.37. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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FacilitySt. Francis Medical Center

LocationUS-CA-Lynwood

ID2024-160820

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypePer Diem

ShiftVariable

Job TypeNon-Exempt