Lactation Consultant Per Diem

Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+. When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion. Summary We areseekingan experienced and compassionate lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support forbirthingpeople and their babies throughout the prenatal and postpartum period. The lactation consultant will see patients in our obstetric offices for prenatal and postpartum visits in collaboration with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians. This position will be a per diem lactation consultant role withan anticipatedwork schedule of two days a week in the office. Duties and Responsibilities Help birthing people prepare for breastfeeding during the prenatal period through breastfeeding education office visits and classes. Provide breastfeeding support office visits during the postpartum period to patients and their newborns. Educate and inform expecting parents on newborn feeding options and techniques. Assistwith creating and following a postpartum breastfeeding plan. Collaborate with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians during lactation office visits. Provide support to Nuvance Health staffregardingbreastfeeding questions via our on-call lactation line. Makeappropriate referralsto community resources and other professionals. Requirements and Qualifications Active registered nurse license IBCLC certification, or active certified lactation consultant (CRC) with interest in obtainingtheir IBCLC within 2 years of hire. Certification within 2 years of hire is required. Must be eligible to be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare Basic computer literacy Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Compassionate and caring attitude Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals. Reliable and on-time for work Preferred Skills Experience as a lactation consultant Neonatal CPR training Salary: $32.64 - $65.01 per hour,relativeto experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwell Health