RN Lactation Consultant II

RN Lactation Consultant - Riley Children's Health: Make a Difference in Pediatric Healthcare!

About Riley Children'S Health:

Join Indiana's leading pediatric healthcare system! Riley Children's Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled RN Lactation Consultant to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care to children across the state.  With over 50 locations and a strong reputation as a top-ranked pediatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where you can thrive. As the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana, we are at the forefront of advancements in child health, fueled by our partnerships with institutions like the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Why Choose Riley Children's Health?

• Impact: Contribute to improving the lives of children and families.
• Growth: Access abundant career growth and professional development opportunities within IU Health, Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system.
• Support: Benefit from a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and other programs designed to meet your individual needs.
• Schedule: Part-Time, fully benefit eligible. 24 hours per week; Monday-Friday, day/evening shifts with weekend rotation.

The Role:

As an RN Lactation Consultant, you will provide comprehensive infant feeding services to families through inpatient and outpatient services. Your responsibilities include:

• Develop, market, and implement plans for the program. 
• Increase awareness of the lactation program and develop educational materials for use with various audiences. 
• Use clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family needs.
•  Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.
•  Achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. 
• The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) or be certified within one year of hire.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires background working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing.
• NICU experience preferred.
• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.