RN Lactation Consultant II - PRN

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to join the Riley Maternity Tower Postpartum Unit on a PRN basis. You will provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support, assess feeding needs, and develop individualized care plans to help mothers and newborns.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams, educate families, and contribute to quality improvement and program development.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN and active RN license in Indiana.
• IBCLC certification required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification or equivalent required; advanced life support may be needed.
• Experience with maternal-child health and lactation care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessment, counseling, and support for mothers and infants in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop individualized care plans and evaluate breastfeeding outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize care.
• Educate families and staff on lactation management and feeding best practices.
• Contribute to program development, educational resources, and quality improvement.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license Indiana

IBCLC certification

Job description

Overview

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.