Per Diem Nurse Coordinator - Lactation

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island seeks a Per Diem Nurse Coordinator - Lactation to provide breastfeeding education and counseling using clinical expertise. You will mentor teams and share evidence-based lactation practices to improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead staff development, and ensure high-quality lactation services while supporting hospital goals and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBLCE) required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Knowledge of standards of practice for all patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Manages department resources within fiscal guidelines and budgets.
• Leads staff meetings and ensures participation in annual requirements.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and participates in professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Sets and evaluates patient care standards with measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability in staffing, scheduling and team building.
• Guides development plans and oversees orientation of new staff.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

NYS Registered Nurse License

IBLCE Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Nurse Coordinator - Lactation.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for using own clinical expertise to provide breastfeeding education and counseling.

The Lactation Coordinator works collaboratively with other health team professionals to promote breastfeeding management. The Lactation Coordinator provides leadership to the patient care team by mentoring and sharing current evidence-based information and clinical skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages department utilizing resources in fiscally responsible manner. Establishes reasonable budget projections for supplies, effectively manages fiscal responsibilities related to salaries and supplies. Prepares budgets and related reports in a comprehensive and timely manner, within established financial guidelines. Works to provide adequate staffing levels on each shift.
• Models an open approach to information/knowledge sharing by providing interactive forums including monthly scheduled staff meetings including minutes and attendance sheets. Ensures staff participation in annual requirements.
• Maintains clinical knowledge base appropriate to patient population. Maintains competencies; participates in activities/meetings/committees contributing to the growth and development of self, colleagues and the nursing profession. Obtains a minimum of 20 CEUs annually relative to specialty and role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates standards of patient care specific to the individual patient care unit focusing on measurable outcomes. Consistently addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Participates and/or promotes multidisciplinary process improvement activities for unit-specific and hospital-wide initiatives.
• Actions demonstrate an understanding of individuals role and how it relates to the delivery of care/services in the organization. Demonstrates accountability with respect to staffing and scheduling. Practices, facilities and role models the principles of team building, delegation and communication.
• Assists staff with developmental plan for professional growth. Oversees the orientation process of new employees including unit based and float pool staff. Maintains employee unit files as per WUH/HR guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse License Required.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBLCE) Required.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills Required.
• Basic Computer Knowledge Required.
• Knowledge of standards of practice for all areas of patient care Required.

Required Licenses:

• Registered Nurse License-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.87 - $70.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.