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 trusted resource for patients, families, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, delivering patient-centered, evidence-based maternal and newborn care. This is a PRN (as-needed) position providing flexible coverage based on patient-care and departmental staffing needs, with some evening and weekend flexibility. The role supports Baby-Friendly and maternal-child health best practices, quality improvement, education, mentorship, and professional development. Practice must align with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Indiana University Health is a health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It offers team members opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.
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 (IBLCE), or certification within one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Background working with childbearing families or in maternal health nursing.
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 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, 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 Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Benefits
- Access to advanced clinical training.
- Leadership development opportunities.
- Promotion opportunities.
- Cross-training development.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
