Lactation Consultant

Job Description

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad, as well as for the pumping mother, and is fully collaborative with the mother, patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to Valley Medical Center's policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

1. Current Washington State nursing license.
2. Current certification as an International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Educator.
3. Current Health Care Provider level CPR
4. Successful completion of the pre-hire WorkSteps evaluation.

General Qualifications

1. Experience in the Maternal-Child Health setting
2. Understanding of adult learning principles.

Additional Information

Come join Valley!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs. 

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation: 48.82 to 89.19 (USD) (HOURLY)