Job Description

The New York Milk Bank (NYMB) is dedicated to improving the health and survival of infants by providing pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) when their mothers’ own milk is unavailable or insufficient. We are seeking to further develop donor milk programs in hospitals throughout the Tri-State area, primarily in NYS. As part of our purpose-driven organization, hospital outreach plays a key role in helping to nourish premature and medically fragile babies so they can reach their full potential.

This is a remote/WFH position as a 1099 contractor. Pay is $80/hr (1099). This is a part time role, ONLY 5 hours per week maximum. This is a 1 to 3 month assignment.

Individuals with backgrounds in nursing, healthcare management, lactation, and nutrition may be well-suited for this opportunity. Some professional experience/job titles which may be helpful to have, if considering this part time, contract (1099) assignment, are NICU Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Hospital Nutritionists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Healthcare Educators, Clinical Research Coordinators, Healthcare Administrators, Health Information Managers, Hospital Dietitians, Pharmacy Managers, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

Role:

Expand the NYMB donor milk programs in NICUs (primarily Level 3) and Baby-Friendly designated hospitals without a donor milk program. We are looking for professionals with experience working with and calling on hospitals to assist with creating donor milk programs and increasing access to pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM).

Responsibilities Include:

• Initiate contact with potential hospitals to discuss the use of donor milk (e.g., Neonatology Department or the Lactation Consultant).
• Conduct presentations on the topic of Using Donor Milk in the NICU (on-site/remote).
• Work with hospital personnel to obtain a NYSDOH license and to develop donor milk policies.
• Working with executive director, develop a target list of hospitals.
• Develop and foster relationships with hospitals.
• Act as a liaison between the executive director and the hospital.
• Identify personnel in purchasing and legal departments to facility contracting and onboarding hospital account to NYMB.
• Communicate progress with executive director, record and update progress.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital setting, preferably a Level 3 or 4 NICU.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passionate about expanding use of donor milk in hospitals.

The New York Milk Bank is a nonprofit milk bank accredited by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). Our mission is to provide safe, pasteurized donor human milk to babies in fragile health. The New York Milk Bank is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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