Lactation Consultant Per Diem
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Job Location:
Fishkill, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 65
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
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 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
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.
Dutiesand 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 hourrelativeto experience.
Withstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
