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*Description*

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 15,000+strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

*Summary:*

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We areseekingan experienced and compassionate lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support forbirthingpeople and their babies throughout the prenatal and postpartum period. The lactation consultant will see patients in our obstetric offices for prenatal and postpartum visits in collaboration with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians. This position will be a per diem lactation consultant role withan anticipatedwork schedule of two days a week in the office.

*Dutiesand Responsibilities:*

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* Help birthing people prepare for breastfeeding during the prenatal period through breastfeeding education office visits and classes.

* Provide breastfeeding support office visits during the postpartum period to patients and their newborns.

* Educate and inform expecting parents on newborn feeding options and techniques.

* Assistwith creating and following a postpartum breastfeeding plan.

* Collaborate with our breastfeeding medicine clinicians during lactation office visits.

* Provide support to Nuvance Health staffregardingbreastfeeding questions via our on-call lactation line.

* Makeappropriate referralsto community resources and other professionals.

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*Requirements and Qualifications:*

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* Active registered nurse license

* IBCLC certification, or active certified lactation consultant (CRC) with interest in obtainingtheir IBCLC within 2 years of hire. Certification within 2 years of hire is required.

* Must be eligible to be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare

* Basic computer literacy

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

* Compassionate and caring attitude

* Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals.

* Reliable and on-time for work

*Preferred Skills:*

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* Experience as a lactation consultant

* Neonatal CPR training

Salary: $32.64 - $65.01 per hour,relativeto experience.

Withstrong hearts andopen minds, we’re 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!

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.