NICU Lactation Nurse Specialist | IBCLC

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT seeks a Registered Nurse or APRN with IBCLC to support lactating mother-infant dyads in the NICU. You will plan, implement, and evaluate direct care and staff education while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires BSN, CT RN license, IBCLC certification, BLS, and NICU/post-partum experience. Expect a leadership position in lactation services and ongoing education and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum two years RN experience in NICU/maternal-child/post-partum/pediatric settings and one year lactation consultation.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• IBCLC certification required within hire period.
• Current BLS certification.
• Connecticut LLC license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive lactation assessment, consultation, and individualized care plans.
• Support medically complex infants, children and lactating parents.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers.
• Document assessments, education, interventions and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness.
• Coordinate lactation resources including pumps and lactation spaces.
• Represent Connecticut Children's on committees and community initiatives.
• Mentor nurses, students and IBCLC candidates.
• Promote evidence-based practice and Joint Commission initiatives.

Skills

Lactation care

Staff education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT seeks a Registered Nurse or APRN with IBCLC to support lactating mother-infant dyads in the NICU. You will plan, implement, and evaluate direct care and staff education while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires BSN, CT RN license, IBCLC certification, BLS, and NICU/post-partum experience. Expect a leadership position in lactation services and ongoing education and policy development.