Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Center

Northwell; Village of Sleepy Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, NY seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Lactation Center to provide comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This role emphasizes collaboration and patient education to support new families.

The RN will perform interviews, assess health status across systems, coordinate care, educate patients on medications and discharge planning, and ensure safety and quality during daily operations in a fast-paced, team-focused

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, required.
• Enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years of hire.
• BSN degree within five years of job entry date (if applicable).
• Current New York State RN license, required.
• Specialized certifications as needed for lactation and nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and assess health status across multiple systems.
• Assess psychosocial health and identify cultural needs to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Develop patient outcome statements and establish individualized goals.
• Coordinate care activities and document the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Measure effectiveness of care and perform variance analysis for improvement.
• Collaborate with care team members and provide direction as needed.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients on drug interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

RN license (New York)

BSN preferred

Enrollment in BSN program (within 2 years)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Lactation Center provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in collaboration and patient education.

Highlights

• Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY
• Facility: Northwell Health
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Conduct patient interviews and assess health status across multiple systems.
• Assess psychosocial health and identify cultural needs to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Develop patient outcome statements and establish individualized goals.
• Coordinate care activities and document the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Measure effectiveness of care and perform variance analysis for improvement.
• Collaborate with care team members and provide direction as needed.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients on drug interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required
• Specialized certifications, as needed

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality, ensuring that their team members have the resources needed to succeed in their roles.