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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center.
We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit. This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes weekends and holidays. Position will rotate work caring for L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, and newborn patients.
Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. 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 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 2026.
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 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 Encinitas is proud to be recognized as the first hospital in San Diego County to receive the official designation of Baby-Friendly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
We invite you to join our Scripps Memorial Encinitas 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
- 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 from American Heart Association.
- Current IBCLC certification. #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
$33.39-$48.28/hour
About the role
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes weekends and holidays. Position will rotate work caring for L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, and newborn patients.