Lactation Consultant

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, NY is looking for a Lactation Consultant (RN, NP, or PA) to support breastfeeding families in the postpartum setting. You will work with the care team to promote safe infant feeding and protect the mother’s milk supply.

Required are NY RN/NP/PA licensure, BSN (ASN acceptable if pursuing BSN), IBCLC, BLS, and NRP. 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years management preferred. On-site role with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN/NP/PA with NY registrations required.
• BSN degree required; ASN considered if pursuing a BSN.
• IBCLC certification with BLS and NRP required.
• Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience.
• 2+ years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to breastfeeding patients and families.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate lactation support postpartum.
• Educate staff and participate in group post-discharge lactation support.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to plan infant feeding.

Skills

Lactation support

Clinical lactation experience

Nursing licensure

Leadership experience

IBCLC certification

BLS

NRP/Neonatal CPR

Education

BSN degree

ASN in pursuit

Job description

Overview

Lactation Consultant: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence? Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan employee. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

Our Lactation Consultant's

• Provide support to breastfeeding patients and their families
• Function within the scope of practice as identified by the States Board of Nursing, facility guidelines and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners standards
• Are responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, staff education and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and at the breastfeeding support group post patient discharge.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and staff as part of the health care team to collaboratively generate a plan of care for safe infant feeding, protecting mother's milk supply and to promote breastfeeding.

What You'll Bring

• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration, Nurse Practitioner License & Registration, or Physician Assistant License & Registration
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
• Will consider Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) if in pursuit of a Bachelors
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• 2+ years of management experience preferred
• Certification: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification required

Salary Range

USD $65.20 - USD $78.24 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.