Job Summary: The Lactation Counselor provides breastfeeding instruction and assistance to postpartum women on an in-patient basis. The incumbent monitors patient technique, addresses concerns of lactating women, and provides referrals for special needs or post-discharge follow up. Coordinates efforts with health care team and maintains related documentation and records.

Specifications: High school graduate; Associate’s Degree preferred. Successful completion of approved Certified Lactation Counselor program and current CPR certification required. Must have maternal/child health experience, and demonstrated ability to work with groups and individuals. Must be fluent in the English language; fluency in Spanish also highly desirable

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler 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—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s 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.

Internal Posting Period: REPOST: 8/21 - 8/30/2024