Registered Nurse Lactation

Ascension Health; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Lactation Consultant to guide new parents through personalized lactation assessments and demonstrations to support feeding goals.

You will serve as the clinical lactation advocate, bridging communication between nurses and physicians to ensure cohesive care for mothers and infants, while contributing to unit-wide feeding outcomes.

The role emphasizes education materials for families to support home transition and alignment with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lactation assessment and guidance experience.
• Strong communication with nursing and medical teams.
• Ability to translate clinical guidance into parent-friendly education.

Responsibilities

• Guide new parents through personalized lactation assessments and technique demonstrations.
• Serve as the clinical lactation advocate, bridging communication between nurses and physicians.
• Contribute to outcome-tracking tools to elevate unit-wide feeding success.
• Develop clear patient educational materials for home transition.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Education

RN diploma/licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Kokomo, IN

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

• Department: Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum

• Schedule: Days | Full Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Guide new parents through personalized lactation assessments and technique demonstrations to build confidence and help families achieve their feeding goals.

• Serve as the clinical lactation advocate, bridging communication between nurses and physicians to ensure seamless, cohesive support for mothers and infants.

• Drive quality care standards by contributing to outcome-tracking tools that directly elevate unit-wide feeding success rates.

• Develop clear patient educational materials that translate clinical guidance into accessible, easy-to-understand resources for transitioning families home.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

• Certification specializing in Lactation preferred.

• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 38.39

Max Salary 54.20