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Lactation Registered Nurse - Per Diem (IBCLC Required)

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, New York, NY, United States


Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lactation Registered Nurse – Per Diem (IBCLC Required). In this role, the Registered Professional Staff Nurse assumes responsibility for nursing care and outcomes for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care via the nursing process in collaboration with other members of the health team.
Job Responsibilities

Performs duties aligned with the mission and values of the organization.
Demonstrates personal accountability for own professional practice and professional growth.
Documents patient assessment, reassessment, and progress toward goal achievement accurately and timely.
Promotes patient safety and quality, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the health care team, escalating situations appropriately.
Establishes effective caring relationships with staff, patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Administers medication and parenteral therapy in accordance with policy and procedure, including blood administration.
Establishes priorities for patient care delivery, uses critical thinking skills, coordinates and completes patient care responsibilities independently or by appropriately delegating.
Provides patient/family education and assists in discharge planning using resources and considering patient/family readiness, barriers, and alternatives.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide nursing care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in the assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program, registered nurse license – NYS, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications

Recent 2 years of lactation RN experience required
BLS required
IBCLC certification required
Equal Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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