Lactation Specialist – Women and Children's Health – Days -Full time
About The Position
At New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the Lactation Specialist works in Women and Children's Health within a Baby-Friendly designated hospital that promotes breastfeeding and evidence-based maternity care. The position provides direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others, supporting families with personalized care and optimal infant feeding practices. The specialist also facilitates professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching, serves as a preceptor for new staff and students, educates staff and patients, and supports quality assurance and improvement initiatives. This is a full-time day-shift position at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Campus. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, with flexible start and end times, and weekend and holiday work is required. The position requires on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one.
- IBCLC certification.
- At least one year of acute care RN experience in women’s health or NICU.
- Previous lactation experience.
- BCLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Lactation Consultant or Specialist.
- Excellent communication skills, leadership, and teaching potential.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others.
- Support breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices with evidence-based maternity care.
- Facilitate professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching.
- Act as a preceptor for new staff and students.
- Educate staff and patients.
- Support quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Competitive base pay and recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Job Type
Full-time
