Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Childbirth Educator/Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. The Childbirth Educator/Lactation Consultant is a professional registered nurse who is certified to assist parents in making the transition from the role of expectant parent to the role of responsible parent.  The educator disseminates evidenced-based information dealing with Family-Centered Maternity Care from conception, through pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and into new family life. 

What you will do:

Work with the parents and other health professionals to provide the tools that are necessary to cope with pregnancy, labor and delivery and the demands of early parenting. 

The educator is qualified to assess the needs of the client, adapt the program to the identified needs, implement a teaching plan and evaluate the outcome. 

The educator may also teach Natural Family Planning. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively

Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members

Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.  BSN graduate preferred

Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut

Certification:

BLS CPR

Prepared Childbirth Educator certification preferred

IBCLC certification or eligibility to sit for certification exam is required

Preferred Experience: Labor & delivery, NICU and/or Maternity experience preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Work Schedule: Per Diem, rotating schedule

Award-winning Hospitals and departments

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.