Location: Bloomington Hospital

Position: Lactation Consultant II

Shift: 0.75 FTE 30 Hours Weekly – Onsite rotating hours and rotating weekend requirement

IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and supporting maternal and infant health. We are seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant II to deliver comprehensive infant feeding services, develop educational programs, and promote awareness of lactation support across inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Position Overview:

The Lactation Consultant II provides expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of infant and family feeding needs. This role involves developing and marketing educational materials, increasing program awareness, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The consultant utilizes clinical expertise to support families, participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and advancing best practices in lactation support. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive lactation support and education to families through inpatient and outpatient services.

• Develop, implement, and promote educational materials for diverse audiences.

• Increase awareness of the lactation support program within the organization and community.

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patient and family needs related to infant feeding.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance patient care plans and achieve desired outcomes.

• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and program development activities.

• Promote best practices and operational efficiency in lactation support services.

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Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:

- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Licensure & Certifications:

- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

- Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) required or to be obtained within one year of hire.

- CLS or CLS Certification preferred if not certified by IBLCE with the goal obtained within 1 year of date of hire.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

- Additional advanced Life Support certifications may be required per department policies.

• Experience & Skills:

- Background working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing preferred.

- Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, and patient education skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Why Join IU Health?

• Support for maternal and infant health initiatives.

• Opportunities to impact family-centered care and breastfeeding support.

• Collaborative environment dedicated to professional growth.

• Engage in meaningful work that promotes health and wellness for families.

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

• 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.