- Company: Backus Hospital
- Location: Jewett City, New London County
- Full Time
- Jewett City, New London County
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Backus Hospital at a glance
backushospital.org- Founded 1893
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William W. Backus Hospital is a 213-bed, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, founded in 1893. It serves roughly 11,000 inpatients and over 400,000 outpatient visits yearly, with outpatient sites in Colchester, Montville, Ledyard, Plainfield, and Norwich. See Wikipedia and backushospital.org.
199 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Backus Hospital in Jewett City, New London County seeks a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse Certified Lactation Consultant (RN, IBCLC) to support new families in our Family Birthing Center. This per diem position offers scheduling flexibility, with preference for availability including weekend and evening shifts.
About the Role
As a Certified Lactation Consultant on our Family Birthing Center team, you'll provide specialized nursing support to postpartum patients and their newborns during one of life's most meaningful transitions. You'll partner with our obstetric and pediatric nursing staff to ensure families have the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need for successful breastfeeding.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments for postpartum patients and newborns
- Develop individualized feeding plans addressing latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, and pain management
- Educate families on positioning, attachment techniques, and milk expression methods
- Monitor infant weight gain and feeding progress, documenting findings in patient records
- Collaborate with nurses, midwives, physicians, and pediatricians to coordinate comprehensive care
- Provide emotional support and counseling to families navigating breastfeeding decisions
- Stay current with evidence-based lactation practices and clinical guidelines
What We're Looking For
- Active RN license in Connecticut or ability to obtain licensure
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
- Clinical experience in postpartum nursing or lactation consulting
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care environment
- Compassionate approach to family-centered care
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and evenings
About Backus Hospital
Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a leading integrated health system serving Connecticut. Our Family Birthing Center provides comprehensive maternity and newborn services in a family-centered environment where clinical excellence and genuine patient support combine to create meaningful healthcare experiences.
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- A daily rate of pay or allowance, often used for travel, temporary, or on-call positions instead of a fixed salary.
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- This Is What Winning Looks Like – Afghanistan War Diary
- Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2013)
Recent news
- Leapfrog Group awards Backus Hospital in Norwich highest safety grade - Norwich Bulletin
- A CT nurse was slain in 2023 and violence continues. Now there’s pushback on proposed warning system - Hartford Courant
- Backus Hospital emergency department patients wait hours for beds - Norwich Bulletin
- Backus nurse injured in encounter with patient is speaking out - The Day
- Richard Watson Obituary - Norwich, CT - Dignity Memorial
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize current RN practice, IBCLC-level lactation assessment, and clear teaching with diverse families. Strengthen documentation, infection-control and safety habits, and calm collaboration with obstetric and pediatric colleagues in a high-acuity community hospital setting.
- Walk through a complex latch or supply case and how you collaborated with the care team
- Describe how you balance education time with unit flow on a birthing floor
- Ask about Family Birthing Center volume, outpatient follow-up, and charting expectations
Strong fit if you are an RN with IBCLC expertise who wants hands-on family support in a community hospital birthing center rather than a purely outpatient or remote role. Best for candidates who like teaching, bedside presence, and regional hospital pace in eastern Connecticut.
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Listing facts
- Role Certified Lactation Consultant (RN, IBCLC) – Family Birthing Center
- Employer Backus Hospital
- Location Jewett City, New London County
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (306 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Win the fight, lose the customer
- Hacker News — This Is What Winning Looks Like – Afghanistan War Diary
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2013)
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2013)
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