RN Lactation Consultant II-PRN
About The Position
IU Health Fishers Hospital is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to join its Women’s Services team. The role provides expert breastfeeding and infant-feeding support to patients and families across the perinatal continuum of care, through inpatient and outpatient services. The consultant serves as a clinical expert and resource for patients, families, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, contributing to patient-centered, evidence-based maternal and newborn services. This is a PRN, as-needed position with flexible coverage based on patient care and departmental staffing needs. Some evening and weekend flexibility is required.
Requirements
- Associate of Nursing (ASN).
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC), or obtain certification within one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Background working with childbearing families or in maternal health nursing.
- Some evening and weekend flexibility to support PRN coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive lactation assessment, consultation, education, and support to mothers, infants, and families through inpatient and outpatient services.
- Assess feeding concerns, identify barriers to breastfeeding success, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Serve as an expert consultant and advocate for evidence-based breastfeeding and infant-feeding practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support positive maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on lactation management, infant nutrition, feeding techniques, and breastfeeding support resources.
- Develop and maintain educational materials and resources that support family-centered care and health literacy.
- Promote awareness of lactation services throughout the hospital and community and support initiatives that enhance patient engagement and breastfeeding success.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient and staff education, mentorship, and professional development activities.
- Support Baby-Friendly and maternal-child health best practices through ongoing education, compliance, and program development efforts.
- Practice in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
