RN Lactation Consultant

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticut’s 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: The RN-IBCLC provides direct lactation care and education to patients and staff to ensure that a high-quality, cost-effective service is delivered. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive, advanced and specialized health services across the continuum of the patient’s lactation experience. This requires them to have the ability to work collaboratively with the Maternity Women’s Health Services to identify lactation and breastfeeding problems and create a comprehensive lactation/breastfeeding plan of care. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to patient and staff education, a comprehensive consultation and partnerships with the IBCLC team and health care resources within our organization, network and community. Job Responsibilities: · Assists in the establishment of lactation /breastfeeding through education and direct patient care in the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. · Assesses for lactation/breastfeeding challenges. Works with providers to establish an individual plan of action that includes interventions, counseling, feeding observations and recommendations for managing the lactation/breastfeeding difficulties. · Provides written documentation of plan of car and treatment recommendations. · Provides emotional support for patients and their families with lactation/breastfeeding difficulties. Practices active listening skills to fully assess a patient’s needs. Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragements that protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding and the informed decision to use formula for infant feedings. · Provides information in an unbiased manner and encourages parents to make informed choices based on their own needs and preferences. Demonstrates acceptance of patient’s feelings, rights and choices as evidenced by patient feedback. · Works collaboratively with staff to develop breastfeeding policies and protocols for all lactating and breastfeeding dyads. · Shares educational resources with staff through in services; one to one communication and at competency/skills day events. · Participates in teaching breastfeeding classes and plans class material to meet participant’s level of understanding. Relates to clients in a supportive, affirmative and open manner. Offers sensitive and responsiveness to cultural language preferences and differences. · Represents Hartford Hospital as a breastfeeding resource to the community through public speaking and events. · Participates in lactation/breastfeeding research. · Perform other related duties as required. * Bachelor’s degree, BSN preferred. * Current Connecticut RN License. * Experience with breastfeeding dyad. * 1 year in maternal child health * Certified Lactation Counselor or IBCLC preferred * Bilingual English and Spanish preferred. 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 applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Job: *Nursing Organization: *Hartford Hospital Title: *RN Lactation Consultant * Location: Connecticut-Hartford-80 Seymour Street (10008) Requisition ID: