Updated: Mar 19, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Obstetrics Post Partum

Position Summary:

The Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is an expert in the management of the breastfeeding mother-baby dyad. Functions as a coach, consultant, teacher and lactation expert. As a consultant, she works collaboratively with the L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU, and Pediatric team to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. Performs clinical assessment, and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the physician’s and family’s breastfeeding goals. Is responsible for designing, promoting, and evaluating the patient lactation support and education. Will apply the nursing process in providing patient and family education in the inpatient and outpatient setting and will participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of staff education programs. Will assess, implement and evaluated plan of care for patients with complex breastfeeding issues. Is able to work independently in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.