Program Manager, Lactation Department (Registered Nurse)

1141631_RR00103889 Job ID: 1141631_RR00103889

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Manager, Lactation Department (Registered Nurse).

In this role, the successful candidate Provides clinical leadership and coordination for Lactation Services consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, departments of nursing, and clinical service; directs, prioritizes and coordinates patient care activities, quality and performance improvement initiatives, and development and education of staff. Responsible for the day to day management of the program, including development, implementation, and evaluation of resources to promote evidence-based lactation services and to improve clinical outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership by assessing, implementing and evaluating the care provided to patients and families in the designated unit, department, or program.\
• Fosters an environment that promotes patient/family, physician and staff engagement, and excellent clinical patient outcomes.
• Serves as a consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare community, and to the larger community in areas of lactation.
• Teachs, coaches, and supports breastfeeding mothers utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement opportunities that will advance the knowledge base and practice of lactation services, including the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
• Serves as a support and resource for the education of health care providers as may occur during the units hours of operation.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of education and development activities in achieving desired outcomes.
• Facilitates attendance and participation by staff in educational offerings.
• Collaborates with manager/senior director in assessing, implementing and evaluating the education and support provided to breastfeeding women and their families in relation to lactation services from the prenatal period through and after discharge.
• Collects, analyzes and uses data to drive practice changes that integrate quality, safety, and patient experience and productivity metrics for excellent patient and nursing outcomes.
• Provides formal review of performance standards of staff assigned to the unit, department, or program.
• Guides, develops, and councils staff regarding practice and performance standards.
• Participates in interviewing and selecting staff for the unit or clinical service.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, and protocols within the area of lactation.
• Provides direct patient care as needed to support the clinical operations of the unit, department, or program.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York, IBCLC Certification. Baccalaureate degree in nursing required. A minimum of four years of clinical practice in the care of the patient population served; Competence: Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfaction; Demonstrates the potential for leadership; demonstrates ability to develop, guide, motivate, nurture, and coach others; participates in service or departmental committees, staff and/or patient education programs. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving; Basic computer skills; Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities..

Required Licenses: Intl Brd Certified - Lactation, Registered Nurse License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree Nursing. Certification in Nursing Professional Development.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $118,613.99 - $160,000.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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