This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with 8-hour day shift schedule on variable days of the week including holiday and weekend rotation.

Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

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:

• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
• #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties.

We invite you to join our Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Maternal Child Health team as a Lactation Specialist.

As a Lactation Specialist you will provide lactation education services.

• Identifies the need for and completing a lactation evaluation of assigned inpatients or outpatients with lactation problems or concerns.
• Developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of care and demonstrating the ability to communicate data pertinent to the patient's health/situation.
• Demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate patient's progress, assist the family through the continuum of care and provide appropriate discharge education, if inpatient.
• Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided.
• Working collaboratively with the Lactation Consultant(s) and other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Demonstrating ability to perform all required competencies.
• Demonstrating age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• BS in related field.
• Previous lactation support experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby Couplet Care and/or NICU.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Completion of a valid certificated Lactation Program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behavior.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
  
  
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current BLS for Health Care Provider.
• Current IBCLC certification.