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Ascension

Registered Nurse (RN) – Certified Lactation Consultant

Ascension, Carmel, Indiana, United States, 46033

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Department: Patient Education – Lactation

Schedule: Full-time, days, 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., weekend and holiday commitment

Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

Location: Carmel, IN

You will teach moms about lactation practices and the importance of breast milk. As our Lactation Registered Nurse, you will encourage moms to breastfeed and help them with any obstacles.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.

Perform initial and on‑going assessments of patients’ lactation goals and issues. Instruct and demonstrate proper techniques and promote the importance of breastfeeding.

Identify the need for standard patient teaching plans and assist with their development.

Act as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.

Contribute to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.

Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One or more of the following required:

Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Certification specializing in Lactation preferred.

Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

Weekend and holiday commitment

IBCLC strongly preferred

Indiana RN License strongly preferred

Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long‑term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women’s health services and more. Ascension is a leading non‑profit, faith‑based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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