Specialist Lactation - Full time days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Salary
$140,200 - $168,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive nursing care and education to patients and families regarding breastfeeding and infant feeding practices. Act as a preceptor for new staff and students while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a current NY State RN license, and IBCLC certification. Candidates must have at least one year of acute care RN experience in women's health or NICU and BCLS certification.
Job description
Location New York, New York Shift
- Day (United
- States of
- America)
- Description: Lactation Specialists Make It Possible Staff Nurse - Lactation Specialist – Women and Children's Health – Days At New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Women's Health nurses have created a supportive, compassionate environment for all phases of ante- through post-partum care. As a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, we are committed to promoting breastfeeding and providing evidence-based maternity care that supports optimal infant feeding practices. We proudly serve a diverse population of low-risk birthing women, offering personalized care that empowers families from the very beginning. Here, mothers and babies start their journey with expert nurses at their side and the finest resources at their command. The Lactation Specialist plays a vital role in this journey, providing direct, effective, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their significant others. This role also facilitates professional nursing practice through clinical expertise and teaching, acting as a preceptor for new staff and students. The Lactation Specialist will educate staff and patients, and support quality assurance and improvement initiatives. This is a full-time day shift position at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Campus.
Hours
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, four days per week.
Preferred Criteria
Experience as a Lactation Consultant or Specialist Excellent communication skills, leadership, and teaching potential Required Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse (or willingness to obtain) IBCLC Certification Minimum of one year acute care RN experience in women’s health or NICU Previous lactation experience BCLS certification Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________ 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes 2025 Companies that Care – People 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$140,200-$168,000/Annual It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.