Lactation Support Specialist (Per Diem)

At NorthBay Health the Lactation Support Specialist (LSS) is a registered nurse with special training in the care of breastfeeding mothers. The LSS functions within the full scope of licensure/certification. The LSS is responsible for evaluating the patient and family needs and developing a plan of care based on assessment; coordinates the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care as appropriate; facilitates implementation of the plan of care; and reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care for all lactating women. Care is provided with special consideration of the developmental and psychosocial needs of the patient. The LSS will in-service nursing staff yearly and as needed on breastfeeding techniques, positioning, and troubleshooting to meet the organizational goals for improving exclusive breastfeeding rates.  Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.

Education: 

• Graduate from a school of professional nursing. 
• BSN required. 
• International Board Certification as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) OR Board eligible upon hire and completes certification within one year of hire.

Licensure: 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. 
• Current AHA certification in basic CPR or equivalent. 
• Neonatal resuscitation certificate required.

Experience: 

• Lactation support assistance experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of the normal course of human lactation and its variations during the perinatal period and be able to demonstrate competence in the management of the compromised mothers and infants. 
• Skills necessary to assist breast-feeding mothers. 
• Capable of working independently. 
• Requires written, verbal and electronic communication skills. 

Hours of work: Variable

Compensation:

• Hourly Salary Range Min $76.45 - Max $92.31 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience) 
• 15% differential available to external and internal applicants with Per Diem status. 

About Us

At NorthBay Health we are committed to providing you with competitive wages and quality benefits for you and your family:

• Wages reviewed annually and adjusted to remain competitive
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for full and part-time employees and their families. Part-time is 20-39 hours per week
• Tax-deferred 403b with a percentage matched by NorthBay Health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax deferred dependent care plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Recognition Program
• Vacation & Sick Time benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Generous shift differentials for eligible staff 

NorthBay Health provides sophisticated healthcare services not only in our two hospitals — NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville California — but in our primary care, specialty care practices and urgent care centers. From oncology to open heart surgery, and from birth through the end of life, NorthBay Healthcare has teams of medical experts ready to assist in your care.

It is our goal to exude warmth and caring as we meet and greet patients, family and visitors in our hospitals and medical offices. Our dedication to our patients continues throughout their healthcare journey.

NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the 

. Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation’s most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.

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