What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welcome Baby Hospital Liaison, Full Time, Day Shift, 10 hrs position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Responsible for tasks that effectively lead to high customer satisfaction levels. Plans, manages, delivers and evaluates continuing patient needs throughout women and children services.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate's/Technical Degree in child development, social work, psychology, human development or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
- Three years' maternal and newborn health services experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Lactation Educator (CLE): Required
- Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/RLC): Preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides patients with explanations about the effects of parental alcohol abuse, drug abuse and domestic violence on family health, parenting and general functioning. Explains to patients the effects of perinatal depression on child development.
- Engages families after delivery, provides breastfeeding support and introduces and enrolls new families into Welcome Baby programs.
- Provides the Welcome Baby lead agencies with referral information to schedule home visits.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
