RN Lactation Consultant - NICU

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant 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

• 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 upon hire
• 1 year of RN experience 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
• Education Level: Associate degree