RN Lactation Consultant II - PRN

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 a passionate RN Lactation Consultant II 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. We welcome experienced IBCLCs as well as RNs with lactation-focused credentials such as Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), and experienced maternal-child nurses from Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Postpartum, or related OB settings who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding families and interested in pursuing advanced lactation certification.

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).
• 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.

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, CLC, CBS, or maternal-child health nurse who is passionate about supporting breastfeeding families and committed to developing advanced expertise in lactation care. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical judgment, collaboration skills, and a family-centered approach while contributing to the continued growth of Riley's lactation services program

• 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.
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