RN Lactation Consultant II (PRN) — Flexible Evening & Weekend

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Fishers Hospital is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to join our Women’s Services team in a PRN role. You will provide expert breastfeeding support to mothers and families across the perinatal continuum of care.

The role demands strong clinical assessment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to promote Baby-Friendly practices and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Indiana or NLC required.
• IBLCE certification required or within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with perinatal or maternal health nursing preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

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 feeding concerns, identify barriers to breastfeeding success, 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, nurses, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support positive maternal and newborn outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on lactation management, infant nutrition, feeding techniques, and breastfeeding support resources.
• Develop and maintain educational materials and resources that support family-centered care and health literacy.
• Promote awareness of lactation services throughout the hospital and community while supporting initiatives that enhance patient engagement and breastfeeding success.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient and staff education, mentorship, and professional development activities.
• Support Baby-Friendly and maternal-child health best practices through ongoing education, compliance, and program development efforts.
• Practice in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Skills

RN licensure

IBLCE cert

BLS cert

Perinatal care

Lactation education

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

IU Health Fishers Hospital is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant II (IBCLC) to join our Women’s Services team in a PRN role. You will provide expert breastfeeding support to mothers and families across the perinatal continuum of care.

The role demands strong clinical assessment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to promote Baby-Friendly practices and positive outcomes.