Your future role at a glance:
Location: Boonville, IN
Facility: St. Vincent Warrick Hospital; supporting 6 surrounding counties
Department/Specialty: WIC
Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time
How you'll make an impact in this role:
Assess the unique goals and challenges of each mother and infant to create personalized lactation plans that support long-term breastfeeding success.
Educate families by demonstrating evidence-based techniques, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to nourish their infants confidently.
Guide nursing staff and physicians as a specialized clinical resource, ensuring a unified and supportive approach to lactation care across the medical team.
Lead the design of patient teaching plans and data-driven initiatives to constantly improve the quality of care and health outcomes for our newest arrivals.
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Certification specializing in Lactation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
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High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional requirements you'll need:
- RNs, Registered Dieticians, and those with a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics
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Experience with breastfeeding
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Certified lactation specialist or IBCLC licensure
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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:
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.
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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.
