Per Diem Certified Lactation Consultant, RN
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital a 456-bed acute care hospital has been providing award-winning personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and compassionate psychiatric care including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possiblealways with heart. For many of our team members that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
Provides professional care through direct lactation assessment intervention evaluation education and follow-up of breastfeeding women affiliated with Danbury Hospital and in the community. The nursing process is utilized in collaboration with the health care team to implement a plan of care specific to the needs of each breastfeeding family.
Required: State of CT RN license. Bachelors degree. Minimum of 3 years of experience required. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required.
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: variable
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: variable
Responsibilities:
1. Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner attentive to the physiologic psychologic & cognitive status of the patient. 15%
2. Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%
3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable skillful consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patients needs. 15%
4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status learning needs length of stay & available resources. 15%
5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions plan of care & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%
6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within the Danbury Hospital & in the community. 15%
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%
3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable skillful consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patients needs. 15%
4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status learning needs length of stay & available resources. 15%
5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions plan of care & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%
6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within the Danbury Hospital & in the community. 15%
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:.
Work Type: Per diem
Work Schedule: variable
Work Type: Per diem
Work Schedule: variable
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 228
Department: Center For Breastfeeding
Org Unit: 228
Department: Center For Breastfeeding
Exempt: No
Salary : $58.35 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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