Specialist Lactation - Part Time days
At New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Women's Health nurses have created a supportive, compassionate environment for all phases of ante- through post-partum care. As a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, we are committed to promoting breastfeeding and providing evidence-based maternity care that supports optimal infant feeding practices. We proudly serve a diverse population of low-risk birthing women, offering personalized care that empowers families from the very beginning.
About the role
The Lactation Specialist plays a vital role in this journey, providing direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others. This role also facilitates professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching, acting as a preceptor for new staff and students. The Lactation Specialist will educate staff and patients, and support quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
This is a part-time day shift position at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Campus. Hours: 12.5 hour shifts, 3 shifts in 2 weeks with flexible start and end times.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others
- Facilitate professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching
- Act as a preceptor for new staff and students
- Educate staff and patients on lactation and related topics
- Support quality assurance and improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse (or willingness to obtain)
- IBCLC Certification
- Minimum of one year acute care RN experience in women’s health or NICU
- Previous lactation experience
- BCLS certification
Preferred Criteria
- Experience as a Lactation Consultant or Specialist
- Excellent communication skills, leadership, and teaching potential
Benefits
Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life, including:
- Competitive base pay with recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A dynamic environment that embraces every person
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high, fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
Pay
Salary Range: $140,200-$168,000/Annual
Schedule
- Part-time, day shift
- 12.5 hour shifts, 3 shifts in 2 weeks
- Flexible start and end times
- Weekend and holiday work preferred
All roles require on-site presence, so employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.