Certified Lactation Registered Nurse (IBCLC Certification Required)

Certified Lactation Registered Nurse (IBCLC Certification Required)

Nursing --> Women's Services

Brooklyn, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. 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 Certified Lactation Registered Nurse (IBCLC Certification Required). In this role, the successful candidate The Certified Lactation Registered Nurse is a member of the health care team who is knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in lactation and breastfeeding management and whose primary focus is the provision of education, assistance and support to breastfeeding women and children

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a complete assessment of the breastfeeding mother and infant.
• Analyzes assessment information to identify concerns and/or problems experienced by the mother and infant.
• Implements a plan of care for the breastfeeding mother and infant.
• Considers the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures.
• Manages the Breast Pump Discharge Program to assure all mothers have a pump at home upon once discharged.
• 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 and assures all patients have discharge resources to support infant feeding after discharge.
• Assures compliance with standards and regulations promulgated by all applicable agencies.
• In conjunction with nursing leadership assures the Donor Milk program practices are compliant as per regulation
• Participates as a member of the Women and C Services Quality and Performance Improvement Councils.
• Liaison for cross campus meetings with regard to breastfeeding and Baby friendly updates
• In conjunction with nursing leadership supports new initiatives related to breastfeeding
• Applies research findings that support lactating mothers and/or their breastfeeding babies.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program. NY State RN License/BLS Certification Current Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (I.B.L.C.E.). Lactation Consultant Course. Minimum of 2 years Certified Lactation RN experience. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills and creative problem solving ability. Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications: Current Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (I.B.L.C.E.). Lactation Consultant Course. Minimum of 2 years Certified Lactation RN experience BLS required NRP required within 6 months

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn 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 HospitalBrooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

The salary range for the role is $125,281.64 - $155,281.64 Annually. 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.