RN Lactation Consultant II - PRN

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health’s Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a skilled RN Lactation Consultant II to provide expert breastfeeding and infant feeding support primarily within the Postpartum Unit in the Riley Maternity Tower.

This PRN role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied teams to deliver high-quality lactation care and education to mothers and families, aligning with ANA standards of ethics and patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• IBCLC certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with childbearing families or maternal health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessment, consultation, education, and support in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Utilize clinical expertise to assess needs, identify feeding challenges, and create care plans.
• Serve as expert consultant and advocate for evidence-based lactation practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on lactation management and feeding best practices.
• Develop and maintain educational resources for diverse audiences.

Skills

RN license

Collaboration

Patient education

Clinical nursing

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

RN Lactation Consultant II - Riley Hospital for Children

Riley Maternity Tower | Postpartum Unit

Schedule: PRN (as needed) position providing flexible coverage based on patient care and departmental staffing needs.

Are you a passionate lactation professional who thrives in supporting mothers, infants, and families during some of life's most important moments? Riley Hospital for Children is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to join our team in the state-of-the-art Riley Maternity Tower, providing expert breastfeeding and infant feeding support primarily within the Postpartum Unit.

In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as a clinical expert and trusted resource for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams. We are seeking a candidate who can confidently step into the position and immediately contribute to delivering exceptional lactation care while supporting our mission of providing the highest quality maternal and newborn services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive lactation assessment, consultation, education, and support to mothers, infants, and families through inpatient and outpatient services.
• Utilize advanced clinical expertise to assess patient needs, identify feeding challenges, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Serve as an expert consultant and advocate for evidence-based breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to optimize maternal and newborn outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on lactation management, infant nutrition, and feeding best practices.
• Develop and maintain educational resources and materials for diverse audiences.
• Promote awareness of lactation services throughout the hospital and community while supporting initiatives that enhance program visibility and patient engagement.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, patient and staff education, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
• Support operational excellence by contributing to program development, implementation, and evaluation efforts.
• Practice in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelor's 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 (I . B . L . C . E .) as an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
• 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.

Why Riley?

As a member of the Riley Maternity Tower team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of mothers, newborns, and families. You will work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to advancing maternal-child care through clinical excellence, education, innovation, and compassionate service.

This role is ideal for an experienced IBCLC who is ready to bring strong clinical knowledge, confidence, and collaboration skills to a fast-paced, family-centered environment from day one.