Per Diem Lactation Specialist
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- 1136746_RR00099191
- Nursing, NSG-Department of Lactation (H1733), NYU Langone Hospitals
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Hospitals
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- Per Diem
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Lactation Specialist.
In this role, the successful candidate In this role the successful candidate will be an expert member of the perinatal health care team who is knowledgeable skilled and experienced in lactation and breastfeeding management Provides education assistance and support to breastfeeding women and infants in accordance to breastfeeding regulatory/professional standards and public health initiatives
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs a complete evaluation of the breastfeeding mother and infants ability to latch
- Collaborates with the health care team to implement a plan of care for the breastfeeding mother and infant Documents in Epic all lactation consults using lactation documentation Considers the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures Serves as a support and resource for the education Womens and Children staff and other health professionals Works collaboratively with outpatient services to support and educate expectant and new mothers Provides orientation and ongoing staff development programs related to breastfeeding Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance responsibilities Functions as a respectful member of the health care team Promotes own professional growth and development
- Educates parents on all aspects of infant feeding
- Analyzes information to identify any concerns and/or problems experienced by the mother and infant
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree Current Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners I B L C E Minimum of two years lactation consultant experience Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills effective communication skills and creative problem solving ability Weekends and Evenings preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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