Lactation Specialist, Per Diem

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation.

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lactation Specialist, Per Diem.

In this role, the successful candidate

Position Summary:

An expert member of the perinatal health care team who is knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in lactation and breastfeeding management. Coordinates and provides education, assistance and support to breastfeeding women and infants.

Participates in the development, implementation and reinforcement of evidence-base care through programs and projects which achieve departmental goals in accordance to breastfeeding regulatory/professional standards and public health initiatives .

• Applies research findings that support lactating mothers and/or their breastfeeding babies.
• Participates in the management of the Breast Pump Rental and Supply Program.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance responsibilities.
• Coordinates breastfeeding program, including maintenance of the warm line.
• Promotes a culture that is supportive of breastfeeding mothers and infant, and acts an advocate for the breastfeeding dyad.
• Collects, analyze and submits breastfeeding data in accordance to regulatory/professional standard and public health initiatives.
• Promotes own professional growth and development.
• Serves as a support and resource for the education of other health professionals
• Educates parents on all aspects of infant feeding
• Provides orientation and ongoing staff development programs related to breastfeeding.
• Assures compliance with standards and regulation promulgated by all applicable agencies
• Participates as a member of the Maternal and Child Services Quality and Performance Improvement Councils and other committees as needed.
• Applies findings from evidence based practice and research that support lactating mothers and/or their breastfeeding babies.
• Participates in clinical studies and research projects as applicable.
• Implements and evaluates quality and performance projects to promote and support breast feeding.
• Promotes own professional growth and development.
• Serves as a support and resource for the education of other health professionals.
• Educates parents on all aspects of infant feeding.
• Assures compliance with standards and regulations promulgated by all applicable agencies.
• Participates as a member of the Maternal and Child Services Quality and Performance Improvement Councils.

To qualify you must have a

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree.

Current Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners…