Lactation Consultant - Family Birthing Center

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant to enhance their breastfeeding program. This role involves developing and implementing services that cater to the needs of breastfeeding families, while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The organization is committed to supporting career growth and offers a competitive benefits program to ensure work/life balance. Join a thriving team that values every moment and makes a real difference in the community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits program

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• IBCLC Certification is mandatory for this role.
• Strong teaching and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a breastfeeding program for families.
• Coordinate lactation support services with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Excellent communication skills

Medical Background

Research skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

IBCLC Certification

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

The Family Birth Place offers private rooms in a state-of-the-art facility. We are staffed with Board certified Obstetricians and specialists available 24/7. Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse work space.

Job Description: Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) under the direction of the Clinical Manager will be accountable for the development, organization, and implementation of a breastfeeding program approved by OBGYN and Pediatrics leadership that will assist in meeting the needs of breastfeeding families and the healthcare team. Coordinates all lactation support services and communicates with physicians and community healthcare agencies for follow-up care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• IBCLC Certification
• Demonstrated effective teaching skills

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent communication skills
• Medical Background
• Research and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage time effectively

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 isyour moment.