Overview

RN Lactation Consultant - Riley Children's Health: Make a Difference in Pediatric Healthcare!

About Riley Children's Health:

Join Indiana's leading pediatric healthcare system! Riley Children's Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled RN Lactation Consultant to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care to children across the state. With over 50 locations and a strong reputation as a top-ranked pediatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where you can thrive. As the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana, we are at the forefront of advancements in child health, fueled by our partnerships with institutions like the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Why Choose Riley Children's Health?

• Impact: Contribute to improving the lives of children and families.
• Growth: Access abundant career growth and professional development opportunities within IU Health, Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system.
• Support: Benefit from a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and other programs designed to meet your individual needs.
• Schedule: Part-Time, fully benefit eligible. 24 hours per week; Monday-Friday, day/evening shifts with weekend rotation.

The Role:

As an RN Lactation Consultant, you will provide comprehensive infant feeding services to families through inpatient and outpatient services. Your responsibilities include:

• Develop, market, and implement plans for the program.
• Increase awareness of the lactation program and develop educational materials for use with various audiences.
• Use clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family needs.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.
• Achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.
• The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors 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 (IBLCE) or be certified within one year of hire.
• 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.
• NICU experience preferred.