Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse - Part Time, Evenings

Position Overview

Beacon Health System is hiring a part‑time evening shift Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse for our Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

As a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate, evidence‑based lactation support to expectant and new parents across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll educate families on breastfeeding, help resolve feeding challenges, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community resources to promote positive maternal and infant outcomes. In addition to direct patient care, you'll serve as a trusted breastfeeding resource for hospital staff, oversee breast pump rentals and retail services, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance the overall patient experience.

• Provide comprehensive lactation consultations and breastfeeding support to inpatient and outpatient mothers.
• Conduct daily bedside lactation rounds and assess breastfeeding progress.
• Educate expectant and new parents through individual and group breastfeeding training sessions.
• Assess and resolve breastfeeding challenges while developing individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Perform follow‑up phone consultations to support breastfeeding success after discharge.
• Connect families with community resources, including WIC, private lactation consultants, and support groups.
• Oversee breast pump rentals and the retail sale of breastfeeding‑related equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a breastfeeding resource and educator for hospital staff while participating in community outreach and educational programs.

You bring a compassionate, patient‑centered approach to supporting mothers and families during one of life's most important transitions. You excel at educating, coaching, and building confidence in parents while using strong clinical judgment to address breastfeeding challenges with empathy and professionalism. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure allow you to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and connect families with the resources they need for long‑term success.

Organized, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, you are passionate about promoting positive maternal and infant health outcomes through education and evidence‑based care.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana, maintained in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in mother/baby nursing, including newborn intensive care (NICU).
• Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two years of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification and any additional certifications required by the department.
• In‑depth knowledge of lactation principles, breastfeeding management, and evidence‑based practices.
• Ability to educate and coach expectant and new parents through individual and group instruction.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively support patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of community breastfeeding resources and appropriate referral processes.
• Ability to work effectively with Mother/Baby,…