Full-Time
Certified Lactation Consultant
St. Johns Riverside Hospital
1,001-5,000 employees
Comprehensive medical care and surgical services
No salary listed
Yonkers, NY, USA
In Person
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
|---|
- Currently licensed and registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York.
- Certification as a Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required.
- Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation.
- The Certified Lactation Consultant shall be responsible for helping breastfeeding women and families, define and achieve their breastfeeding goals.
- Breastfeeding education and counseling are an integral part of the care provided by the lactation consultant.
- The Lactation Consultant enhances the knowledge and strengths of the breastfeeding woman and her support systems.
- Establishes priorities based on individual needs of each breastfeeding mother, infant and family.
- Develops a plan of care based on individual concerns and problems, formulates expected outcomes and arranges for follow up evaluation.
- Respects the unique cultural and ethnic attitudes of our patient populations with respect toward breastfeeding.
- Demonstrates competency in lactation consultation practice.
- Collaborates with other health care disciplines to coordinate patient care and discharge plans.
- Maintains effective communication with staff, physician, clients and families, also within the unit and with other departments.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital serves Yonkers and nearby communities with emergency care, general medicine, surgery (including minimally invasive options), maternity services, and preventive care using the latest medical technology. Its care model centers on patient- and family-focused service delivered by a strong nursing staff and medical team. The hospital stands out for its long history dating to 1869, a nursing heritage from the Cochran School of Nursing, and ongoing efforts to shorten admission times and expand services with leading specialists. The goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that improves health outcomes and daily living for patients and families.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Yonkers, New York
Founded
1869
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New CFO Chris Stanley invests in HIPAA-compliant IT upgrades.
- ER expansion integrates telehealth for operational efficiency.
- Born to Read partnership boosts community patient loyalty.
What critics are saying
- Identity theft lawsuits from 2,238 patients drain reserves.
- New York AG fines $50,000 per HIPAA violation in 6-12 months.
- Patient exodus to Montefiore cuts admissions 15-20%.
What makes St. Johns Riverside Hospital unique
- Expanded Emergency Department on June 2 enhances patient access.
- Launched Born to Read Initiative with Yonkers Library on September 12.
- Appointed Chris Stanley as CFO to strengthen finances.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Your Connections
People at St. Johns Riverside Hospital who can refer or advise you
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Company News
St. John's Riverside Hospital data breach affects 2,238. St. John's Riverside Hospital St. John's Riverside Hospital, a leading community-based healthcare provider in Yonkers, New York, recently experienced a data breach that potentially exposed personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of at least 2,238 individuals across the U.S. According to a disclosure filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 14, 2025, the breach originated from unauthorized access to a limited number of employee email accounts. The incident was discovered in September 2025, when the hospital detected suspicious activity involving the distribution of phishing emails and an attempt to reroute payment funds. The compromised email accounts contained a range of sensitive information. For some individuals, the exposed data included personally identifiable information (PII) such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license or state identification number and financial account number. For others, protected health information (PHI) was involved, including health insurance details, medical condition information, treatment provider name, medical record number, treatment cost information and diagnosis or treatment information. St. John's Riverside Hospital's response. Upon discovering the breach, St. John's Riverside Hospital immediately took steps to secure its systems. The hospital changed passwords, revoked session tokens, reset multifactor authentication and engaged data security and privacy professionals to investigate the incident. The unauthorized activity was contained and remediated, and the hospital conducted a thorough analysis to identify affected individuals. If you believe your personal information may have been compromised in this breach: * Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from St. John's Riverside Hospital. * Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft. * Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus. * Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information. * Names * Social Security Numbers * Dates of Birth * Government IDs * Medical Info * Financial Info
Yonkers, N.Y.-based St. John's Riverside Hospital has named Chris Stanley its new CFO, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
Saint John's Riverside Hospital launched their new Emergency Department expansion with a special Wall Breaking Ceremony on June 2.
St. John's Riverside Hospital is proud to announce a new partnership with Yonkers Public Library, "Born to Read: An Early Literacy Initiative" launched on September 12th at St. John's Riverside Hospital.
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital.