Lactation Consultant - Maternal Child Health - La Jolla - (Part-Time) Varied

Company: Scripps Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association. Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a Part-Time (40 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks) with an 8-hour VARIED shifts, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Why Scripps? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated: - Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. - Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. - Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. - Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. - We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. - Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years and has been consistently recognized for quality patient care and the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care. Our highly engaged Maternal Child Health nurses thrive in an environment where compassionate nursing care, teamwork, and collaboration within the healthcare team is strongly valued. We invite you to join our highly engaged Mother/Baby team as a Lactation Consultant. As a Lactation Consultant you will provide all needed Lactation management services including outpatient to new parents. In addition… - Identifies the need for and complete a lactation assessment of patients 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 planning. - Keeping accurate and complete documentation in medical record on findings and care provided. - Working collaboratively with 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: - BSN preferred. - Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby couplet care and/or NICU. Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: - Completion of a valid certified 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 RN license. - Current BLS for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association. - Current Advanced NRP (AAP-Issued 7th or 8th edition). - Current IBCLC Certification OR previous IBCLC Certification with 10 years of clinical lactation experience. LI-JS1 At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour

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