Specialist Lactation - Full time Days
About The Position
Lactation Specialists Make It Possible Staff Nurse - Lactation Specialist – Women and Children's Health – Days -Full time At New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Women's Health nurses have created a supportive, compassionate environment for all phases of ante- through post-partum care. As a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, we are committed to promoting breastfeeding and providing evidence-based maternity care that supports optimal infant feeding practices. We proudly serve a diverse population of low-risk birthing women, offering personalized care that empowers families from the very beginning. Here, mothers and babies start their journey with expert nurses at their side and the finest resources at their command. The Lactation Specialist plays a vital role in this journey, providing direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others. This role also facilitates professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching, acting as a preceptor for new staff and students. The Lactation Specialist will educate staff and patients, and support quality assurance and improvement initiatives. This is a Full Time time day shift position at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Campus. Hours: 3 shifts , 12 hour shifts per week . Flexible start and end times . Weekend and Holiday Requirement Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse (or willingness to obtain)
- IBCLC Certification
- Minimum of one year 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
- Providing direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others.
- Facilitating professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching.
- Acting as a preceptor for new staff and students.
- Educating staff and patients.
- Supporting quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Amazing benefits
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
