Lactation Consultant / Per Diem - Hartford Healthcare : Job Details

Description

Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.Job Summary:

Develops implements and evaluates breastfeeding process based on client data and documents information on patient response. Evaluates outcomes of planned interventions and teachings and modifies plan of care. Demonstrates procedures, techniques, equipment and devices to educate mothers and families on lactation. Reports to the manager.

Qualifications

Current Connecticut RN License.

Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required). BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire. Current certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required. Minimum 2500 hours breastfeeding/lactation consultancy (B/LC) practice with minimum 30 hours of continuing education related to breastfeeding in past 3 years. Minimum 3 years experience with B/LC practice and continuing education. Excellent communication skills.

We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.