Lactation Consultant Per Diem

Lactation Consultant Per Diem in Fishkill, NY, United States

Join our Talent Network Skip to main content Menu About us Benefits Culture Academics & Community Careers Nursing Careers Physicians & APP Careers Early Careers Medical Practice Careers Employees Job search Apply now Keyword job title skills Enter a Location Loading job

Lactation Consultant Per Diem Location: Fishkill, NY, United States Salary Range: $41 - $76.16 Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 01 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00-5:00 pm, Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm Date Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Share Apply Now See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care, and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, were guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, were a team of strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization, and work-life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OBGYN, bariatric surgical cardiology, and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support for birthing people and their babies throughout the prenatal and postpartum period. The lactation consultant will see patients in our obstetric offices for prenatal and postpartum visits in collaboration with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians. This position will be a per diem lactation consultant role with an anticipated work schedule of two days a week in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help birthing people prepare for breastfeeding during the prenatal period through breastfeeding education, office visits, and classes.
• Provide breastfeeding support, office visits, during the postpartum period to patients and their newborns.
• Educate and inform expecting parents on newborn feeding options and techniques.
• Assist with creating and following a postpartum breastfeeding plan.
• Collaborate with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians during lactation office visits.
• Provide support to Nuvance Health staff regarding breastfeeding questions via our on-call lactation line.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and other professionals.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license
• IBCLC certification or active certified lactation consultant (CRC) with interest in obtaining their IBCLC within 2 years of hire
• Certification within 2 years of hire is required
• Must be eligible to be credentialed with Medicaid and Medicare
• Basic computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals
• Reliable and on-time for work
• Preferred Skills
• Experience as a lactation consultant
• Neonatal CPR training
• Salary: $32.64 - $65.01 per hour (relative to experience)

With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

Share Apply Now Similar Jobs

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact 203-739-7330 for reasonable accommodation requests only. Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Follow us on social media linkedin instagram youtubefacebook

Current employees If you are a Nuvance Health employee whos interested in exploring new possibilities, you can search and apply for positions here. Search Employees News & Media Medical Education Research & Innovation Copyright 2025 Nuvance Health Privacy Terms of use Accessibility