Lead - Lactation Consultant - $59-76 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Lactation Consultant Lead for a job in Elmsford, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Lactation Consultant Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Staff Lactation Consultant (IBCLC, RN) White Plains Hospital | Maternal Child Health Services Full-Time | Day Shift | Direct Hire White Plains Hospital is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant (IBCLC, RN) to support mothers, newborns, and families through evidence-based lactation care and education. This role provides inpatient and outpatient lactation services, collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and serves as a clinical resource for breastfeeding support initiatives. The Lactation Consultant plays a key role in maintaining Baby-Friendly standards, promoting positive maternal-newborn outcomes, and supporting organizational quality initiatives. Position Overview Full-time, permanent position Maternal Child Health Services Day Shift Combination of inpatient and outpatient lactation services Opportunity to educate and support mothers prenatally and postpartum Key contributor to Baby-Friendly Hospital initiatives Clinical resource for physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families Leadership role supporting lactation education, quality improvement, and program development Schedule Shift Details Day Shift Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week Schedule: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Candidates must be flexible to work either schedule Guaranteed 40 hours per week Block scheduling available No routine on-call requirements noted Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $122,531 - $157,793 annually Hourly Rate: $58.91 - $75.86 per hour Estimated Weekly Earnings: $2,356.37 - $3,034.48 Comprehensive benefits package Continuing education support Professional development opportunities Stable full-time schedule with guaranteed hours Key Responsibilities Lactation Consultation & Patient Care Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized lactation care plans for mothers and newborns Provide inpatient and outpatient lactation consultations Deliver evidence-based breastfeeding education and support Assist families with feeding challenges and lactation concerns Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize maternal-newborn outcomes Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse when needed Education & Program Development Facilitate prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education classes Develop and coordinate lactation orientation and continuing education programs for nursing and physician staff Ensure staff competency and compliance with lactation best practices Serve as a clinical resource for lactation-related questions and support Baby-Friendly & Quality Initiatives Support and maintain Baby-Friendly Hospital designation requirements Participate in data collection, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with hospital leadership, providers, and administrators to ensure compliance with Baby-Friendly standards Promote evidence-based breastfeeding practices throughout the organization Program Management & Compliance Oversee and manage the breast pump rental program Ensure Human Donor Milk processes comply with regulatory requirements and hospital policies Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance Participate in performance improvement activities and departmental initiatives Utilize infection prevention and control standards Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and competency reviews Education Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current New York State Registered Nurse License Licensure & Certification Requirements Required International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) BLS Certification NRP Certification ACLS Certification Current New York State RN License Experience Requirements Required Knowledge of current nursing, lactation, medical, and healthcare best practices Experience providing maternal-newborn patient education and breastfeeding support Successful completion of departmental and unit orientation programs Preferred Previous inpatient and outpatient lactation consulting experience Experience supporting Baby-Friendly initiatives Experience developing staff education and competency programs Quality improvement and data collection experience Core Competencies Lactation Assessment & Intervention Maternal-Newborn Care Patient & Family Education Clinical Leadership Interdisciplinary Collaboration Communication Skills Program Development Quality Improvement Regulatory Compliance Critical Thinking & Decision Making Time Management Patient Advocacy Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically skilled IBCLC-certified Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting breastfeeding families and improving maternal-newborn outcomes. This individual thrives in both patient-facing and educational roles, enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to advancing evidence-based lactation practices while supporting White Plains Hospital's Baby-Friendly initiatives. About Medical Solutions Direct Hire At Medical Solutions, we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you'll fit right in.a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b