Per Diem RN -Lactation Specialist- Days
About The Position
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Women's Health nurses have created a supportive, compassionate environment for all phases of ante- through post-partum care. With over 12,000 births annually, we're the experienced and caring team families count on for successful outcomes. Mothers and babies start their journey here with expert nurses at their side and the finest resources at their command. From obstetrics and gynecology to ante- and postpartum care, our nurses specialize in a myriad of Women's Health areas. We house one of few facilities in the region equipped to help high acuity mothers and babies on-site. Our Center for Reproductive Medicine has success rates among the world's highest. . Our hospital is a premier destination for women's health care and an unmatched opportunity for top-talented nurses. With record high patient and employee satisfaction scores, we're offering an incredible culture of respect and nurse autonomy. The Lactation Consultant is responsible for the direct provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others. Facilitates professional nursing practice by virtue of his/her clinical expertise and teaching abilities and acts as a preceptor for new staff and students by providing them with a professional role model. Lactation Specialist will educate staff and patients and will support QA and QI initiatives. This is a per-diem day shift position at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center - The Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns This is an 8-hour per diem day shift position . Requirement of 4 shifts per month.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse (or willingness to obtain)
- IBCLC Certification
- Minimum of 3 years of related clinical experience
- BCLS certification
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Lactation Consultant or Specialist
- Excellent communication skills, leadership, and teaching potential
- Masters in Nursing or related field. If Masters in Nursing, BSN can be preferred.
Responsibilities
- direct provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others
- Facilitates professional nursing practice by virtue of his/her clinical expertise and teaching abilities
- acts as a preceptor for new staff and students by providing them with a professional role model
- educate staff and patients
- support QA and QI initiatives
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
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Job Type
Part-time
