Lactation Consultant RN - Maternity

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis seeks a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant to provide education and support for breastfeeding among women and children. This position requires a valid RN license in Indiana and a commitment to exceptional care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills and relevant experience, ensuring optimal patient care outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN or ACEN accredited nursing education, or 3 years related experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Indiana.
• 1 year of RN experience and 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and support for breastfeeding.
• Collaborate effectively within the healthcare team.

Skills

Collaboration

Delegation

Negotiation

Management of Resources

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Valid RN license in Indiana

IBCLC certification required within 1 year

Job description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefit initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for demonstrating performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of the Community Health Network. The Registered Nurse manages patient care in the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. The Registered Nurse demonstrates skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation and management of resources.

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.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• 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 within 1 year of hire
• 1 year of RN experience required; 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience in a hospital setting preferred