Lactation Consultant - Maternity

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant RD or RN in Maternity will focus on education, assistance, and support of breastfeeding for women and children. The Lactation Consultant RN functions as a member of the health care team to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse: Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) certification required within one (1) year of hire.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Registered Dietitian: Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) certification required.
• 1 year of experience as Registered Dietitian with IBCLC certification.
• Non-Registered Lactation Consultant: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience with IBCLC required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Education, assistance, and support of breastfeeding for women and children.
• Promote, support, and protect breastfeeding as a member of the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level