Job DescriptionJob Summary
Provides lactation assistance to women and infants within the Benioff Children's Hospital, including but not limited to the Birth Center, who are attempting to establish or maintain breast feeding practices. Works to develop, implement and evaluate education around breast feeding for patients, families, and staff.
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.
Responsibilitiesof timeEssential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities(To be completed by Supervisor)100
YES
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.
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(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical RN experience in an inpatient setting caring for the mother/baby couplet.
- International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) certification and has practiced for a minimum of one year as a lactation consultant.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN
- Experience working in a Baby Friendly USA hospital
Required Licenses / Certifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current NRP certification
