On-Site Lactation Consultant - Care Impact Leader

Ascension; Boonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Legal and pet insurance (optional)

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Lactation Consultant for St. Vincent Warrick Hospital in Boonville, IN, to support the WIC department. The role focuses on personalized lactation planning and breastfeeding guidance for new families on the day shift.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to align lactation care across teams, educate families, and contribute to quality improvements for infant health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification specializing in Lactation required
• Education: HS diploma equivalency with 2 years experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years relevant experience
• Preferred: RN, Registered Dietician, or Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics; breastfeeding experience; IBCLC licensure

Responsibilities

• Assess goals and challenges of each mother and infant to create lactation plans.
• Educate families with evidence-based techniques to nourish infants confidently.
• Guide nursing staff and physicians as a lactation resource across the medical team.
• Lead the design of patient teaching plans and data-driven initiatives to improve care.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Breastfeeding support

Family education

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree

Technical degree

4 years applicable experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Lactation Consultant for St. Vincent Warrick Hospital in Boonville, IN, to support the WIC department. The role focuses on personalized lactation planning and breastfeeding guidance for new families on the day shift.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to align lactation care across teams, educate families, and contribute to quality improvements for infant health outcomes.