Per Diem Lactation Consultant - Southern Ob/Gyn - Fishkill, NY

Lactation Consultant - Southern Ob/GYN in Fishkill, NY - Per Diem

Seeking an experienced and compassionate lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support for birthing people 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 with an anticipated work 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.
• Assist with creating and following a postpartum breastfeeding plan.
• Collaborate with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians during lactation office visits.
• Provide support to Nuvance Health staff regarding breastfeeding questions via our on-call lactation line.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and other professionals.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Active registered nurse license
• IBCLC certification, or active certified lactation consultant (CRC) with interest in obtaining their 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: $41.00 - $76.16 per hour, relative to experience.