Nuvance Health Med Practice CT·Norwalk, Connecticut
Provides professional lactation assessment, intervention, and education for breastfeeding women in hospital and community settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement and evaluate individualized plans of care for breastfeeding families.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
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.
1. Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 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. 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. 4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within the Danbury Hospital & in the community. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
State of CT RN license. Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 3 years of experience International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required
$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly (Hourly rate per years of LC experience)
Stay updated
Be the first to know when more Nuvance Health Med Practice CT roles in Norwalk, Connecticut get posted.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.