Lactation Consultant - Family Birthing Center

Lactation Consultant - Family Birthing Center

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 they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. 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. Hartford HealthCare doesn't just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Newly revised competitive hourly rates
• Tuition reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

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 is your moment.

Regular standard hours per week: 40. Schedule: Full-time (40 hours). Shift details: Flexible.