Lactation Specialist - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a per-diem Lactation Specialist to serve as an expert member of the perinatal health care team. The specialist applies knowledge, skills, and experience in lactation and breastfeeding management to coordinate and provide education, assistance, and support to breastfeeding women and infants. The role contributes to evidence-based care through programs and projects aligned with departmental goals, professional and regulatory standards, and public health initiatives.

The specialist coordinates the breastfeeding program, including maintaining the warm line, and participates in the Breast Pump Rental and Supply Program. The role promotes a culture supportive of breastfeeding mothers and infants, advocates for the breastfeeding dyad, educates parents on infant feeding, and supports the education and development of other health professionals. The specialist also gathers and submits breastfeeding data, contributes to quality and performance-improvement work and research, and helps ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, current International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification, and at least five years of lactation consultant experience. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and creative problem-solving ability. The stated salary range is $60.00 per hour. NYU Langone describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a time-off program, employee resource groups, and an employee wellness program; eligibility for specific benefits is not stated.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.
• Current certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (I.B.L.C.E.).
• At least five years of lactation consultant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Required license: Lactation Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Apply research findings and evidence-based practices that support lactating mothers and breastfeeding babies.
• Participate in management of the Breast Pump Rental and Supply Program.
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team and incorporate the organization’s Service Standards into work.
• Coordinate the breastfeeding program, including maintaining the warm line.
• Promote a culture supportive of breastfeeding mothers and infants and advocate for the breastfeeding dyad.
• Collect, analyze, and submit breastfeeding data in accordance with regulatory and professional standards and public health initiatives.
• Promote professional growth and development.
• Serve as a support and resource for educating other health professionals.
• Educate parents on all aspects of infant feeding.
• Provide orientation and ongoing staff development programs related to breastfeeding.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations promulgated by applicable agencies.
• Participate in Maternal and Child Services Quality and Performance Improvement Councils and other committees as needed.
• Participate in clinical studies and research projects as applicable.
• Implement and evaluate quality and performance projects to promote and support breastfeeding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior