Lactation Specialist - Per Diem

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Part-time Lactation Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive lactation services program across the SPHP Continuum of Women’s and Children’s Services. You will ensure compliance with NYCRR 10;405.8 and provide advanced clinical skills, consultations, and program development.

You will work under the Newborn Services Manager, collaborating with SPHP staff to support breastfeeding mothers, offer education, and translate lactation research into

Qualifications

• Associates degree in health field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CLC or CBC certification required; IBCLC within 2 years of employment.
• Two+ years of clinical or community lactation experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive lactation program.
• Provide clinical and educational lactation consultations.
• Ensure compliance with NYCRR 10;405.8 and participate in program development.
• Incorporate lactation research into nursing practice and collaborate with SPHP staff.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Clinical skills

Educational consultations

Program development

Lactation research

Education

Associates Degree in health field

Bachelor's degree in health field preferred

CLC certification

CBC certification

IBCLC expected within 2 years

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Position Summary: In accordance with the St. Peter's Health Partners Mission and Values, develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive program of lactation services across the SPHP Continuum of Women's and Children's Services. Required by NYCRR 10; 405.8, this regulation stipulates that one person in the organization, \"thoroughly trained in breastfeeding physiology and management be responsible for ensuring the implementation of an effective breastfeeding program.\" This is achieved through demonstration of advanced clinical skills, knowledge of standards of breastfeeding, clinical and educational consultations, program development and the incorporation of lactation research into nursing practice. The Lactation Specialist is accountable to the Newborn Services Manager and works collaboratively with other SPHP staff who provide services to childbearing women.

Education Requirements

Associates Degree required in a Health related field; Bachelors degree in a Health related field preferred. CLC (certified lactation counselor certification) OR certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) certification is required. International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) is expected to be obtained within two years of employment by full time lactation specialists.

Experience Requirements

Two or more years of experience in clinical or community service setting, one of which must have been in the area of maternal-child care. Previous lactation counseling/consulting experience highly desirable.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.