Overview

Lactation Consultant II - Part-Time (24 hours/week)

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lactation Consultant II to join our Maternal and Child Health team. This part-time position offers 24 hours per week and is fully benefit-eligible. The Lactation Consultant II will provide comprehensive infant feeding services to families through inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting breastfeeding and infant nutrition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert lactation consultation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family needs related to infant feeding.
• Develop, implement, and promote the lactation program within the hospital, increasing awareness and outreach.
• Create and distribute educational materials tailored to diverse audiences, including families, staff, and community partners.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patient care plans, improve outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and supporting staff and families regarding lactation practices.
• Adhere 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.