Certified Lactation Consultant - Dept Of Womens Health Svcs

Hartford Healthcare • Manchester, CT

18h

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 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. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Lactation Consultant reports to the Perinatal Education Supervisor. Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to patients and families. Assists patients with the establishment of lactation, Identifies and aids in resolution of breastfeeding difficulties, develops care plans with staff to meet patient’s individual needs, providing follow-up through phone calls or private consultations. Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to maternity and NICU staff. Assists in the development of policies and protocols. COMPETENCIES: · Possesses basic computer skills.

Requirements

• Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• Possesses basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• RN license or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the establishment of lactation through education and direct patient care in the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods.
• Assesses for breastfeeding difficulties. Works with providers to establish an individual plan of action for patients, using hospital policies and protocols to ensure consistency of information.
• Provides emotional support for patients with breastfeeding difficulties. Practices active listening skills to fully assess a patient’s needs. Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragement.
• Provides information in an unbiased manner and encourages parents to make informed choices based on their own needs and preferences. Demonstrates acceptance of patients’ feelings, rights and choices as evidenced by patient feedback.
• Works collaboratively with maternity and NICU staff to develop breastfeeding policies and protocols for all breastfeeding dyads.
• Shares educational resources with maternity and NICU staff through in-services and one to one communication.
• Provides written documentation of care and treatment recommendations.
• Provides follow-up for at-risk patients after leaving hospital.
• Plans class material to meet participants’ level of understanding. Ensures that requested topics are covered in class. Relates to clients in a supportive, affirmative and open manner. Is sensitive and responsive to cultural differences. Displays approachability as evidenced by participants’ comments on class evaluations.
• Represents GMR as a breastfeeding resource to the community through public speaking/events

Benefits

• 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level