Lactation Consultant II

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.
• 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.

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.