RN Lactation Consultant II - PRN
About The Position
Riley Hospital for Children is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to provide expert breastfeeding and infant feeding support, primarily in the Postpartum Unit of the Riley Maternity Tower. This PRN role provides flexible, as-needed coverage based on patient care and departmental staffing needs. The role serves as a clinical expert and resource for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams. The consultant provides lactation assessment, consultation, education, and support across inpatient and outpatient services; develops individualized care plans; and supports evidence-based breastfeeding and infant-feeding practices. The position also contributes to education, mentorship, quality improvement, program development, and evaluation, while practicing according to ANA professional nursing standards and ethics. The position requires an ASN, an active Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact RN license, graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, IBCLC certification, AHA Basic Life Support certification, and a background working with childbearing families or in maternal health nursing. A BSN is preferred.
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 as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Background working with childbearing families or in maternal health nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive lactation assessment, consultation, education, and support to mothers, infants, and families through inpatient and outpatient services.
- Assess patient needs, identify feeding challenges, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes using advanced clinical expertise.
- Serve as an expert consultant and advocate for evidence-based breastfeeding and infant-feeding practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to optimize maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on lactation management, infant nutrition, and feeding best practices.
- Develop and maintain educational resources and materials for diverse audiences.
- Promote awareness of lactation services throughout the hospital and community and support initiatives that enhance program visibility and patient engagement.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, patient and staff education, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
- Contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation efforts.
- Practice in accordance with the American Nurses Association 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
