Lactation Consultant - Maternal Child Health - Mercy San Diego - Per-Diem (Night

This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with a 12-hour night shift schedule on variable days of the week including weekends and holidays.Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital – Hillcrest.Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.Why join Scripps Health?AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 20232023 PEOPLE Companies that CareFortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is located in the heart of Hillcrest. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region.We invite you to join the Scripps Mercy San Diego Maternal Child Health team as a Lactation Consultant.As a Lactation consultant, you will provide all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents. In addition, you will…Identify the need for and complete a lactation assessment of patients with lactation problems or concerns.Develop and implement an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrate the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient's health/situation.Demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient's progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge planning.Keep accurate and complete documentation in medical records on findings and care provided.Work collaboratively with members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.Demonstrate ability to perform all required competencies.Demonstrate age-specific care as established for area and job title.

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