Job Title: RN - Lactation
Location: Forest Hills, NY 11375
Department: NRSG - Maternity
Shift: Day Shift (8 hours)
Shift Hours: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minutes
Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Lactation expertise to provide high-quality lactation support and education to families in our Maternity Department. This contract position will involve patient education, training, and support for postpartum care, breastfeeding, newborn care, and overall family health during the immediate postpartum period.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide lactation support and education to new mothers and families.
Lead daily classes on postpartum care, newborn care, danger signs for birthing persons and newborns, and breastfeeding techniques.
Host bimonthly Community Prenatal Classes to educate expectant families.
Deliver ongoing education to hospital staff on Baby Friendly USA guidelines and recommendations.
Conduct breastfeeding skills education classes for both families and staff.
Perform Baby Friendly USA audits to ensure hospital compliance with current best practices.
Serve as a resource for lactation-related issues and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Pay quotes are an estimate of gross weekly pay, including non-taxable reimbursements, based on available information and subject to confirmation.

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