Lactation II- Consultant - PRN

Job Description

Location: Bloomington Hospital

Position: Lactation Consultant II

Shift: PRN - Lactation Consultant services provided 7 days a week 8a-8p; Varying shifts


IU Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare provider in the state. We are seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant II to provide comprehensive infant feeding services, support families through inpatient and outpatient care, and promote breastfeeding and maternal health.

Position Overview:

The Lactation Consultant II offers expert infant feeding services to families across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves developing, marketing, and implementing lactation support plans, increasing awareness of the lactation program, and creating educational materials for diverse audiences. Using clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, the Lactation Consultant II collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes, advance the patient plan of care, and improve operational efficiency. The role requires adherence to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive breastfeeding and infant feeding support to inpatient and outpatient families.


• Develop, market, and implement individualized lactation support plans.


• Educate patients and families about breastfeeding techniques, benefits, and challenges.


• Increase awareness of the lactation program through educational initiatives and outreach.


• Develop educational materials tailored to various audiences.


• Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote best practices in maternal and infant care.


• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.


• 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 patient care.


• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with lactation practices and certifications.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).


• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.


• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.


• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.


• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) (IBCLC certification required within one year of hire).


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.


• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.


• Background working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing.

Why Join IU Health?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement savings plan with employer match


• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth


• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives


• Supportive work environment committed to safety and excellence

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.