Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

SUMMARY: Acts as facilitator, educator and resource person for staff, physicians and breastfeeding families throughout the childbearing cycle. Provides educational programs and participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program. Assists in establishing and maintaining the standard of care for breastfeeding families through participation in continuous quality improvement activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BSN required, MS preferred. Graduate from accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Requires a minimum of three years of experience in Maternal Child Health Nursing. A minimum of 1 year teaching experience with adult learners preferred.

License: Current NYS Registered Nurse license.

Maintains lactation consultant (IBLCE) and a Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certifications.

Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 10

Work Shift: work 11 am to 9 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Salary Range:

$42-$63 per hour