Details
* Department: Lactation Center
* Schedule: Full time, days 8a-8:30p with weekend and holiday rotations
* Hospital: Ascension St Vincent Women and Infants Hospital
* Location: Indianapolis, IN
IBCLC is required within 1 year of hire
Benefits
* Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
* Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
* Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
* Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
* Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
* Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
* Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
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
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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* Department: Lactation Center
* Schedule: Full time, days 8a-8:30p with weekend and holiday rotations
* Hospital: Ascension St Vincent Women and Infants Hospital
* Location: Indianapolis, IN
IBCLC is required within 1 year of hire
Benefits
* Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
* Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
* Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
* Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
* Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
* Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
* Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
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
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.