IBCLC

2d2 days ago

Salud Para La Gente

Watsonville, US · Full-time · $91,248 – $111,469

About this role

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pediatrics and the IBCLC Manager, the IBCLC counsels prenatal patients and postpartum patients to support breastfeeding and newborn care. This position supports the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

Provides direct lactation consultation to prenatal and postpartum patients as well as mothers of infants who are patients of SPLG. Offers education and support to health educators at SPLG in the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program. Participates in group education classes that incorporate lactation consultation.

In coordination with clinic operations managers, Chief Medical Officer and other staff, assists with implementing the centering pregnancy program and 9 Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Clinic. Assists with developing and implementing other programs to support prenatal education and lactation in the clinic. Refers patients to appropriate community health care services.

Provides clinical hours to CLCs on the IBCLC Pathway. Participates in staff meetings such as Quality Improvement Committee, Lactation Team Meetings, IBCLC Clinical Skills, and Breastfeeding Champions. Supports the accomplishment of the organization strategic plan to achieve high impact and significant improvements in organizational performance.

Requirements

Certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Three years of experience in similar work
Current CPR certification
Experience with EHR
Possession of a valid CA Driver’s license and proof of insurance required
Knowledge of community health services and facilities and public health issues
Knowledge of the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) and centering pregnancy model
Bilingual, English/Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides direct lactation consultation to prenatal and postpartum patients as well as mothers of infants who are patients of SPLG
Provides education and support to health educators at SPLG in the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program who provide lactation education to our patients and other providers in the clinic
Participates in group education classes that incorporate lactation consultation
Assists with implementing the centering pregnancy program and 9 Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Clinic
Assists with developing and implementing other programs to support prenatal education and lactation in the clinic
Provides clinical hours to CLCs on the IBCLC Pathway
Participates in staff meetings such as Quality Improvement Committee, Lactation Team Meetings, IBCLC Clinical Skills, and Breastfeeding Champions
Refers patients to appropriate community health care services