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Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Lactation Consultant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWest Islip, NY, USA$65.20 - $77 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A New York Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant license and registration is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is required; an Associate of Science in Nursing is considered if the candidate is pursuing a bachelor's degree.
  • At least 5 years of clinical experience is required.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification, Basic Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to breastfeeding patients and their families.
  • Function within the scope of practice identified by the State Board of Nursing, facility guidelines, and International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners standards.
  • Assess, plan, intervene, educate staff, and evaluate lactation support and education for postpartum clients at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and at the breastfeeding support group after patient discharge.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and staff as part of the health care team to collaboratively generate a plan of care for safe infant feeding, protect the mother's milk supply, and promote breastfeeding.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of management experience is preferred.

About the Company

Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Catholic Health is a faith-based health system serving Long Island through hospitals, physician practices and community care. Its hospital and outpatient network includes cancer institutes, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and home health and hospice services. A regional physician group supports primary and specialty care, while the system's programs include cardiac, trauma, cancer, neurological and women's health. These services connect acute treatment with outpatient, rehabilitation and continuing care across the region. Founded in 1997 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Catholic Health is headquartered in Rockville Centre, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Rockville Centre, NY
Founded
1997

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