Certified Lactation Consultant (RN) - (BCH - Mission Bay)

Provides assistance to women and infants in the Intensive Care Nursery and in other inpatient services who are attempting to establish and/or maintain breastfeeding. Promotes long term breastfeeding success through consultation and support services. Develops, implements and evaluates breastfeeding education for families, patients, and staff.

This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.

Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

Required Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical RN or Lactation Consultant experience in a level III Intensive Care Nursery with a surgical patient population Proficiency in providing care for the extreme low birth weight infants and neonates with congenital anomalies such as Pre-Operative Congenital Heart Disease International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current IBCLC Licensure/Certifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Current healthcare provider CPR certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Current IBCLC