Maternity Care Case Mgr/Lactation Consultant

Major Health Partners; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Hospital is seeking a Maternity Care Case Manager/Lactation Consultant. The role leads the nursing team, coordinates maternal child patient care, and collaborates with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes. Requires RN license and nursing background with lactation experience preferred.

The position involves day shift coverage with a mix of direct patient care and office duties, reporting to the Director of Maternal ChildServices. Experience in lactation and OB is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience gained through an approved School of Nursing plus an appropriate period of hospital orientation to the assigned patient care area and to personnel.
• Lactation counseling experience preferred.
• OB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team and coordinate nursing care for maternal child patients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to facilitate patient movement across the continuum.
• Coordinate pre-admission, discharge, and follow-up care coordination.
• Provide lactation management services to patients and families in collaboration with the team.

Skills

RN license

Lactation counseling experience

OB experience

Education

BSN preferred or obtainable within 6 years

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Maternity Care Case Mgr/Lactation Consultant

Nursing

Full Time , Days , 7a-7p one day per week direct patient care7a-3:30p three days per week office

Posted 09/29/2026

JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as a leader of the healthcare team. The MCC Case Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the nursing care of the maternal child patient via the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team. Collaborates and consults with health care professionals to facilitate appropriate patient movement across the continuum. Coordinates pre-admission, discharge, and follow-up care coordination. The Case Management portion of this role is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. The MCC Case Manager is expected to be flexible with time scheduling and be aware of Major Hospital’s policies and procedures as well as assist in providing evidence-based practices. Patient care and education will be delivered in outpatient and inpatient settings. The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to patients and family in collaboration with other healthcare team members. Directly reports to the Director of Maternal Child and collaborates with the leadership team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional & Technical Skills

Experience gained through an approved School of Nursing plus an appropriate period of hospital orientation to the assigned patient care area and to personnel.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or obtain within 6 years (current ASNs with MHP refer to SPP No. HR-18)

License(s) or Certification(s)

Must possess a current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.

Other Skills or Requirements

Lactation counseling experience preferred.
OB experience preferred.

Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)