Lactation Consultant NICU 26D

Job Summary: The Lactation Consultant serves as the clinical resource for breastfeeding for patients, staff, and providers. Actively promotes breastfeeding and safe feeding practices throughout all areas of the organization where patients might be served; including the inpatient unit, outpatient program, the emergency room, or via the Warmline. Collaborates with the lactation consultant team to coordinate all aspects of the lactation program, and monitors the effectiveness and qualify of lactation programs. Collaborates with the clinical education department and the clinical units to assess the educational needs of staff, develop and plan education programs as needed.

Specifications: Must have and maintain current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC) required. Valid Rhode Island Lactation Consultant licensure (LLC) required. Minimum of 3 years related work experience as an RN/IBCLC required. Teaching experience preferred. Excellent human relations and communication skills required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions唯utler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center預re trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation痴 top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 3/26/25-4/4/25










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